PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 15 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 25 MINS | SERVINGS: 4
Make this restaurant-quality meal at home using only a few simple ingredients. Throw this together quickly for a midweek treat that you and your family deserve. With bold flavors, this Cajun Shrimp Pasta will surely impress everyone around your dinner table!
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 lb. medium shrimp, thawed & peeled
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta
- 1/4 small onion chopped finely
- 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 c. heavy/whipping cream
- 8 large leaves of basil, torn
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Then, add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until lightly browned. Next, stir in the Dijon mustard along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Continue to cook for another minute. Then, add the cream and Cajun seasoning. Cook further smooth.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked and the sauce has reduced. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Then, add the fresh basil and toss in the drained pasta.
Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the Cajun shrimp pasta immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
NOTES:
- Keep in mind that the Cajun seasoning can be quite salty. Before adding the extra salt and pepper, make sure to give the dish a taste. Or you can use a lower sodium version.
- For this recipe, I used sun-dried tomatoes that are cut into strips (julienned). They are packed in oil so simply drain them before adding them to the pan.
- You can remove the shrimp tails if desired or leave them on.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 563 kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 212mg, Sodium: 163mg, Potassium: 600mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1900IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 122mg, Iron: 2mg
CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 lb. medium shrimp, thawed & peeled
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta
- 1/4 small onion chopped finely
- 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 c. heavy/whipping cream
- 8 large leaves of basil, torn
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Then, add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often until lightly browned. Next, stir in the Dijon mustard along with the sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Continue to cook for another minute. Then, add the cream and Cajun seasoning. Cook further smooth.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked and the sauce has reduced. If desired, season with salt and pepper. Then, add the fresh basil and toss in the drained pasta.
Step 4: Remove from the heat when done and serve the Cajun shrimp pasta immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
