Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

5 from 16 ratings

This Cajun shrimp pasta is loaded with succulent shrimp and comforting noodles simmered in a creamy, spicy tomato sauce, perfectly spiced and easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cajun, pasta, shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 570kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion chopped
1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – use bell pepper for milder)
3-4 cloves garlic minced
14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce optional, for extra saucy
1 tablespoon Cajun seasonings
8 ounces pasta noodles I’m using penne noodles
¾ cup heavy cream use sour cream or crema for a lighter version
½ cup grated parmesan cheese + more for serving

FOR THE CAJUN SHRIMP

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
1-2 tablespoons Cajun Seasonings
For Garnish. Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan or Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Cajun seasonings. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop. You can simmer longer if you’d like.
While simmering, cook the pasta noodles in lightly salted boiling water to al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a separate large pan to medium-high heat.
Toss the shrimp in the Cajun seasonings, then add to the pan. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Stir the heavy cream and parmesan cheese into the simmering sauce until nice and creamy.
Into the sauce, stir in the cooked pasta and cooked shrimp.
Garnish and serve.

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