Name: Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 pound linguini pasta; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Linzy Oliver Modified: August 24, 2024

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How To Make Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

A spicy and satisfying pasta dish with juicy shrimp and rich Cajun flavors.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound linguini pasta
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the linguini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and chicken broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the linguini and shrimp back into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.