Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning.
- 2Heat cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
- 3Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan and cook until done.
- 4Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan.
- 5Add chopped bell pepper, chopped shallot, and minced garlic to the same pan.
- 6Add 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.
- 7Stir the vegetables and spices together.
- 8Pour in about 1/3 to 1/2 cups of half and half cream into the pan and stir until combined.
- 9Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
- 10Add 1/2 cup pasta water, 2 tbsp at a time, until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- 11Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the pasta and sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small shallot
- 1 mini bell pepper
- 80 g pasta
- 8 -10 shrimp
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
- cooking spray
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 0.25 tsp cayenne
- 0.25 tsp dried parsley
- 0.25 tsp chili flakes
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups half and half cream
- 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).
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