Description
A rich and bold pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy Cajun-infused sauce. Perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil penne pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and the remaining Cajun seasoning; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta and seared shrimp into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American