Adjust cayenne and Cajun seasoning to control heat. Add vegetables or lemon juice for extra flavor and brightness.
A creamy, spicy pasta dish with perfectly seasoned shrimp, delivering bold comfort in every bite.
12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
3 tablespoons (45 g) butter
1 medium onion, chopped (150 g)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced (120 g)
1 teaspoon (5 g) Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cook pasta until al dente and set aside.
Sauté seasoned shrimp until pink; remove from skillet.
Melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
Stir in cream and chicken broth; simmer gently.
Add Parmesan until sauce thickens.
Return shrimp to skillet and toss with sauce.
Combine pasta with shrimp and sauce; sprinkle parsley. Serve warm.