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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

This one brings some heat and a whole lot of flavor. The Cajun-seasoned shrimp get a quick sear, then come together with a smoky, slightly spicy cream sauce that coats every inch of pasta. It's the weeknight dinner that makes everyone ask what restaurant you ordered from.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Green onions sliced, for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Add drained pasta and toss to coat. Return shrimp to the pan and toss everything together. Add pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and top with sliced green onions before serving.