Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
A flavorful and creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe with sautéed shrimp seasoned to perfection, tossed in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (penne, farfalle, linguine, or fusilli)
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 tbs Tomato paste
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbs Bayou City All Purpose
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a bowl season shrimp with Bayou City Seasoning
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sauté the shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- in the same skillet, sauté the onion, red bell pepper, and celery until softened.
- Add tomato paste, garlic, and Bayou City Seasonings to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream and stir until combined. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes to warm up the shrimp.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the shrimp and sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it out.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese to the skillet and toss to combine with the pasta and sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the cajun shrimp pasta hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.