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Cajun Shrimp Pasta - crazy delicious, spicy pasta with sauteed Cajun shrimp, spinach, Parmesan cheese in a rich and creamy sauce. This shrimp pasta dinner takes only 20 minutes and will become an instant hit in the family!
Spicy and creamy are two of my favorite tastes in the world! I love everything with a bit of heat, from dry spices such as Cajun seasonings and fresh chilies.
On a different spectrum, I love everything rich and creamy. Now, think of a pasta that is both spicy and creamy, with shrimp. Yes, this cajun shrimp pasta is what you need as dinner tonight.
Cajun Shrimp + Pasta
Imagine plump and juicy shrimp, marinated with loads of Cajun spices and then sauteed with olive oil and garlic, on a bed of light yet creamy pasta with whipping cream and Parmesan cheese. Are your mouth watering?
I sure do. I can practically eat the entire skillet of this Cajun Shrimp Pasta myself!
I love the perfect balance of this creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe. The penne pasta is cooked al dente; the shrimp are cajun-spiced; the cherry tomatoes and spinach lend a healthy note to the spicy pasta.
It’s wholesome and crazy delicious, great for busy weeknights or special weekend dinner. It’s also very easy to make and family-friendly.
If you don’t like shrimp, you can easily turn this into Cajun Chicken Pasta. And if you’re looking for more seafood pasta recipes, check out my Shrimp and Spinach Pasta!
If you are a fan of Chili’s Cajun Shrimp Pasta, you don’t have to go there anymore. Making this at home is definitely much cheaper and healthier, plus you can make it as often as you want without costing you an arm and a leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 563 calories per serving.
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) penne , or fusili pasta
- 10 oz (280g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail-on
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- salt to taste
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Marinate the shrimp in Cajun seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the garlic until slightly browned, then add the shrimp. Stir a few times before adding the chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine it well with the sauce. Add the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. As soon as the spinach starts to wilt, turn off the heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
this looks DELECTABLE. Can I use the frozen jumbo shrimp from my local grocery?
Yes you can.
Cooked this tonight. It was very good. However, the “sauce” needed to be thickened. The sauce did not stick to the penne. There is possibly too much broth? Will try again with less broth maybe. What do you think?
Sure you can cut down the broth.
Does this use raw or cooked shrimp?
Raw shrimp.
This sounds SO GOOD! I cannot wait to make this! Thanks for your recipe. The photos just about have me drooling.
This sounds SO GOOD! I cannot wait to make this! Thanks for your recipe. The photos just about have me drooling.
May I knw what is chicken broth? Is the chicken broth is those cube seasoning?
Chicken stock or chicken soup.
Cheryl
You can usually find chicken broth in your local grocery store on a shelf in a box ? not my favorite or depending on your location in a jar on shelves look in the area where they have their Romen.
Simple ingredients and easy to make. Delicious.
Hi Teresa, thanks for trying my recipe.
Shrimp pasta are my favorite!
Raw or cooked shrimp?
Yum! This looks great!
Thanks Sara.