Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Description
This restaurant-style Cajun shrimp pasta comes together in 30 minutes and leaves lots of room for fun variations.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1/4 cup butter, divided
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped
- chopped fresh parsley, optional
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove shrimp and keep warm.
- In same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Whisk in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, tomato and remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Stir in shrimp. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
