A luxurious pasta dish coated in a creamy Cajun spiced sauce with tender juicy shrimp and a glossy finish that clings to every strand. Bold, comforting, and full of flavor!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 200g pasta penne or fettuccine
- 200g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan or cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup capsicum sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👨🍳 Directions:
- Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Cook the Shrimp
Heat oil in a pan. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning paprika salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and tender. Remove and set aside. - Sauté the Base
In the same pan add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant. - Make the Creamy Sauce
Add cream milk and cheese. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. - Combine Everything
Add capsicum and cooked shrimp. Mix well and let it simmer briefly. - Add Pasta
Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until fully coated and glossy. - Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve hot.
⏱️ Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
🔥 Kcal: ~460 per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 2 to 3
