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    Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    Jun 9, 2020 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

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    Creamy, perfectly spiced and full of fresh veggies and shrimp, cajun shrimp pasta is a quick and easy pasta that everyone will love.

    a top down view of a bowl of cajun shrimp pasta

    Today I'm sharing a pasta that has quickly become my families favourite. We all love a great restaurant quality pasta, especially when it has shrimp, and the cajun flavours are a fun twist to our usual pasta night.

    This cajun shrimp pasta has everything that I love in a recipe:

    • full flavour
    • real fresh ingredients and loaded with veggies
    • simple technique
    • minimal cooking time and minimal mess to clean up

    I've used a creole spice mix here for simplicity and because I have one that I love - I talk about it below. The sauce is creamy, but not heavy with just the right amount of flavour and comes together in minutes.

    This pasta is perfect for a family meal on a busy night but also impressive enough for easy entertaining.

    I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

    How to make cajun shrimp pasta

    Start by getting a large pot of salted water boiling to cook your pasta, then season your shrimp and heat a large skillet to medium heat with the butter in it.

    cajun spiced shrimp in a bowl

    Add your seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes on each side before removing them and cooking the peppers and onions with some fresh ground pepper.

    When the water is boiling, get your pasta cooking.

    cajun spiced shrimp cooking in a skillet

    Remove the veggies from the skillet, then add in the cream, chicken stock, tomato paste, garlic, parmesan cheese and the remainder of the cajun spice mix.

    Turn the heat up to high, bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it has thickened up a bit.

    When the sauce has thickened, your pasta should be cooked. Drain with a colander and then add the pasta to the sauce in the skillet.

    pouring noodles into a skillet of pasta sauce

    Add in the cooked veggies and the chopped spinach, then give everything a good stir until the spinach has just begun to wilt.

    sitrring cajun shrimp pasta in a skillet

    Then add the shrimp back to the skillet and serve.

    a side view of a bowl of cajun shrimp pasta

    Tips for the Best Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    I really love penne, but a long thick noodle, like linguine, would also be a good choice here.

    Pay attention to how salty your cajun seasoning mix is. Mine contains salt, some do not and some are saltier than others. Adjust the seasoning as necessary. If you are in Canada, I really like Irie creole seasoning miss, and it's what I used for this recipe.

    Don't overcook your shrimp! Cook time will vary by the size of the shrimp, but they only need to cook until they are no longer translucent.

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    a top down view of a bowl of cajun shrimp pasta
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    4.50 from 24 votes

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    cajun spiced shrimp with peppers and onions on pasta with a creamy cajun sauce
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Fusion, Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 795kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces penne - or other pasta
    • 3 Tablespoons butter
    • 2.5 Tablespoons cajun seasoning - divided
    • 1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
    • 1 red pepper
    • 1⁄2 onion
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 3 cups baby spinach - chopped
    • 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Start boiling a large pot of salted water for the pasta.
    • Rinse and drain the shrimp, then season with 1.5 tablespoons of the cajun seasoning and slice your red pepper and onions.
    • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
    • While the pasta is cooking, and the butter to a large skillet and heat to medium heat.
    • When the skillet is hot and the butter is melted, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side depending on the size of your shrimp.
    • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
    • Drain the pasta into a colander.
    • Add the sliced pepper and onions to the skillet and season with fresh ground pepper. Let the veggies cook while stirring occasionally until they are tender but still crisp - about 5 minutes.
    • Remove the veggies from the skillet and set aside.
    • Add the chicken stock, garlic, heavy cream, tomato paste, parmesan cheese and the remainder of the cajun seasoning to the skillet and raise the temperature to high. Gently scrape the bottom on the skillet with a wooden or plastic spoon to release any seasoning stuck to the bottom of it.
    • When the sauce is boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer until the sauce thickens - about 5 minutes.
    • Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until it is coated then add the cooked veggies and chopped spinach.
    • Toss until the greens begin to wilt, then add the shrimp.
    • Serve

    Nutrition

    Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 41gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 397mgSodium: 1219mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6450IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 6mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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    Comments

    1. Alex says

      June 10, 2020 at 11:32 am

      The flavours in this pasta are absolutely superb! My new favourite pasta!

      Reply
    2. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      June 11, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      This pasta sounds so flavourful! I love cajun flavour so definitely need to give this dish a try!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:17 pm

        Thank you! I hope you get a chance to!

        Reply
    3. Tawnie Kroll says

      June 11, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      We made this for dinner last night and it was the perfect summer meal! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:17 pm

        You're so welcome! I'm happy you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      June 11, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      This is my kind of recipe! Easy and loaded with flavor. We made it for dinner, and it was such a hit, I'm sure it'll be requested again and again!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Angela says

      June 11, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      My daughter loves a recipe similar to this at a local restaurant but I wasn't sure how to go about replicating it. She says yours is amazing! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jacqueline Meldrum says

      June 11, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      I'm always up for a big bowl of freshly made pasta. I'm going to try your sauce, it's so simple.

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Me too! It is simple but flavourful. I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    7. Lizet Bowen says

      June 11, 2020 at 11:17 pm

      I've recently discovered Cajun seasoning. I know, I'm soo late. But I love it. Can't wait to try this pasta!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:20 pm

        It's one of my favourite spice mixes. I hope you get a chance to!

        Reply
    8. Jessica says

      January 29, 2021 at 4:22 am

      This was so quick & easy & SO yummy! So much flavor!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        February 02, 2021 at 3:50 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    9. Addison says

      March 16, 2021 at 12:38 am

      These flavors are amazing! So hearty and delicious!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 18, 2021 at 7:18 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Jessica Formicola says

      March 16, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      I've been trying to mix up pasta night, and this cajun shrimp pasta looks right up my alley! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 18, 2021 at 7:17 pm

        I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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