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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss until everything is well combined.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.