Creamy Cajun Prawn Pasta

Directions

  1. 1Gather paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
  2. 2Combine the spices in a bowl.
  3. 3Add olive oil to the prawns.
  4. 4Sprinkle the spice mixture over the prawns.
  5. 5Mix the prawns with the spices until coated.
  6. 6Add salt to a pot of boiling water.
  7. 7Add pasta to the boiling water.
  8. 8Cook the seasoned prawns in a hot pan.
  9. 9Remove the cooked prawns from the pan.
  10. 10Add chopped red onion and minced garlic to the pan.
  11. 11Add roasted red peppers to the pan.
  12. 12Stir in tomato paste.
  13. 13Add heavy cream to the pan and stir.
  14. 14Return the cooked prawns to the pan with the sauce.
  15. 15Add spinach to the sauce and prawns.
  16. 16Grate Parmesan cheese into the mixture.
  17. 17Squeeze lemon juice into the pasta.
  18. 18Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and prawns.
  19. 19Mix everything until the pasta is well coated.
  20. 20Serve the creamy Cajun prawn pasta in a pan.
  21. 21Top with more grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Ingredients

  • Sweet Paprika
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Oregano
  • Olive Oil
  • Prawns
  • Salt
  • Pasta
  • Red Onion
  • Minced Garlic
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Tomato Paste
  • Heavy Cream
  • Spinach
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Lemon

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe is budget-friendly and feels special, leading to quiet dinner tables.
  • It is featured in the cookbook "Simple Dinners Every Day" and on the website.