Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning.
  4. 4Heat cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
  5. 5Heat cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
  6. 6Heat cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
  7. 7Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan and cook until done.
  8. 8Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan and cook until done.
  9. 9Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan and cook until done.
  10. 10Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan.
  11. 11Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan.
  12. 12Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan.
  13. 13Add chopped bell pepper, chopped shallot, and minced garlic to the same pan.
  14. 14Add chopped bell pepper, chopped shallot, and minced garlic to the same pan.
  15. 15Add chopped bell pepper, chopped shallot, and minced garlic to the same pan.
  16. 16Add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp salt to the pan.
  17. 17Add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp salt to the pan.
  18. 18Add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp salt to the pan.
  19. 19Stir the vegetables and spices together.
  20. 20Stir the vegetables and spices together.
  21. 21Stir the vegetables and spices together.
  22. 22Pour in about 1/3 to 1/2 cups of half and half cream into the pan and stir until combined.
  23. 23Pour in about 1/3 to 1/2 cups of half and half cream into the pan and stir until combined.
  24. 24Pour in about 1/3 to 1/2 cups of half and half cream into the pan and stir until combined.
  25. 25Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
  26. 26Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
  27. 27Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
  28. 28Add 1/2 cup pasta water, 2 tbsp at a time, until desired sauce consistency is reached.
  29. 29Add 1/2 cup pasta water, 2 tbsp at a time, until desired sauce consistency is reached.
  30. 30Add 1/2 cup pasta water, 2 tbsp at a time, until desired sauce consistency is reached.
  31. 31Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the pasta and sauce.
  32. 32Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the pasta and sauce.
  33. 33Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the pasta and sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 mini bell pepper
  • 1 mini bell pepper
  • 1 mini bell pepper
  • 80 g pasta
  • 80 g pasta
  • 80 g pasta
  • 8 -10 shrimp
  • 8 -10 shrimp
  • 8 -10 shrimp
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • cooking spray
  • cooking spray
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 0.25 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.25 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.25 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups half and half cream
  • 0.5 cups half and half cream
  • 0.5 cups half and half cream
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water
  • 0.5 cup pasta water

Equipment

panchopstickswooden spatula

Tips

  • Adjust cayenne based on spice tolerance.
  • Add pasta water gradually until desired sauce consistency is reached (2 tbsp at a time).