Description
Bold, spicy, and satisfyingly creamy, this easy dinner idea hits all the right notes. Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is your answer when you’re craving something quick, rich, and indulgently flavorful. It makes an impressive yet low-effort weeknight meal, ideal for anyone who loves pasta with a kick. The juicy shrimp combined with Cajun heat and a velvety sauce deliver a dinner experience you won’t forget. Perfect for those looking for food ideas that are exciting and comforting at the same time, it’s a great addition to your rotation of dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
1 tablespoon butter
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In the skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in cream, Parmesan, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
- Add pasta to sauce, mix well. Add pasta water if needed.
- Return shrimp to skillet and toss gently.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas