Description

This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is packed with bold flavors, tender shrimp, and a rich, spicy cream sauce. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant-quality meal, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfectly seasoned shrimp paired with al dente pasta and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce – this dish will become a go-to favorite!

Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, paprika, remaining Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the shrimp to the pan, along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

You can swap shrimp for chicken or sausage for a different twist.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.

Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.