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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe is made with tender shrimp, colorful veggies, and the most delicious zesty alfredo sauce. Feel free to make yours with shrimp, chicken, sausage, or any other favorite proteins.
⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions in a large stockpot of generously-salted water. Drain. For optimal timing, I recommend saving this step until the end of the recipe so that your pasta is nice and hot.
2
Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp*, onions and bell peppers and sauté for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and cooked-through. The veggies should be softened but not soggy.
medium bell peppers (cored and thinly sliced (I used one red, one yellow))2
3
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan (or you can opt to re-use the sauté pan, after the shrimp and veggies have been cooked), make the Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce. Heat oil or butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Whisk in the flour until completely combined, then cook for 1 more minute, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the stock until the mixture is completely smooth. Then whisk in the milk, drained diced tomatoes, Parmesan and Cajun seasoning until combined. Continue cooking the sauce until it nearly reaches a simmer and thickens. Taste, and season with salt and pepper (and extra Cajun seasoning, if needed) to taste.
milk3 cupsCajun seasoning (homemade or store-bought)2 tablespoons
4
Stir together the cooked pasta, veggies, shrimp, alfredo sauce, and baby spinach until combined. Then serve warm, garnished with thinly-sliced green onions and extra Parmesan, if desired.
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