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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta (Easy One Pan Recipe)

Make this easy pasta meal with a creamy sauce, juicy shrimp and bold Cajun flavors
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. spaghetti pasta
  • 20 medium to large shrimp deveined and tails removed
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley or chives chopped
  • 3 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning divided
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Season shrimp with 1 tsp. of Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large pan. Saute the shrimp in the butter until it curls up and turns pink, about 2-3 minutes each side. Remove onto a separate plate.
  • Place the diced bell peppers into the pan and saute until soft. Remove onto a separate plate.
  • Add remaining 6 Tbsp. butter to the pan. Saute the minced garlic until sizzling and slightly golden.
  • Stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, 2 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning and salt. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
  • Add the pasta, shrimp, bell peppers and fresh herbs back into the sauce and toss to coat.
Keyword dinner, pasta, pescatarian, seafood
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