Shrimp Pasta Recipe: Cajun and Delish!

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This Cajun Shrimp Pasta is one of those easy dinners with a kick that you can make in 25 minutes! It consists of perfectly cooked shrimp tossed with pasta smothered in a mildly spicy creamy sauce. So good!
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RECIPE FOR CAJUN PASTA:
Ingredients:
FOR THE PASTA:
12 ounces dry whole-wheat fettuccine or pappardelle, cooked according to the directions on the package and drained (NOTE: Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water to use later before draining)
FOR THE SHRIMP:
1 ½ pound large shrimp thawed, peeled, and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lemon
FOR THE CREAMY SAUCE:
1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves minced
1 8-ounce package of cream cheese, cubed or cut into chunks
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups whole milk plus the ½ cup reserved pasta water, or half-and-half
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
GARNISH:
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley to sprinkle on top
How to make pasta:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until al dente. Right before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Then, drain the pasta and set it aside!
2. While the pasta is cooking, pat the shrimp dry very well with a paper towel and season it with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often, or until it has just turned pink on both sides with an open C shape. If needed, cook the shrimp in 2 batches! Transfer the shrimp to a plate, squeeze the lemon juice over, and reserve.
4. Using the same skillet, add 1 ½ tablespoon of olive oil and cook the minced garlic over medium heat, stirring often, for about 1 minute. Do not let it brown!
5. Add the cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Whisk to smooth and slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk. Whisk in the reserved pasta water!
6. Then stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and the pepper until combined. Let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until it gets bubbly and thickens enough.
7. Remove from the heat and toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
8. Distribute the shrimp on top of the pasta and sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve our Cajun shrimp pasta right away!
9. If you want, add steamed peas, sautéed chopped red bell peppers, or halved grape tomatoes and olives.

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Man, that is making me hungry. Shrimp pasta is the best! My family loves it.

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It si indeed a great family meal! Complete and flavorful!

[@oneminuteatatime5993]

I love shrimp in my salads!

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I see! But they are delicious in pasta too.

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Como estas, como te va con la dieta

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Muy bien gracias! Ya baje 44 libras.