Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta 🦐
Plump spiced shrimp in a smoky, peppery cream sauce, the New Orleans style dinner that feels fancy in 25 minutes.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb shrimp
- 8 oz penne
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.75 cup grated parmesan
- 2 scallions
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- 1
Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- 2
Mix the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, and 1 tsp salt. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the spice mix.
- 3
Sear the shrimp in 2 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until pink and curled, 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 4
Melt the remaining butter, cook the minced garlic 1 minute, then pour in the heavy cream and simmer 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the parmesan, then toss in the pasta and shrimp, loosening with pasta water until the sauce clings.
- 6
Top with sliced scallions and serve immediately.
