Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Pasta
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is loaded with tender shrimp, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and a rich tomato cream sauce. It's an easy 30-minute dinner that's packed with New Orleans flavor and perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or entertaining guests. Save this easy shrimp pasta recipe for later!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 689kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning or cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic clove minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8- ounce angel hair pasta
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Season shrimp on both sides with red pepper, paprika, and cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet
- Add onion and bell pepper. Saute 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
- Add shrimp and garlic and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp from pan leaving the oil in the skillet.
- To skillet add tomato sauce, water, chicken bouillon paste, chili sauce, and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Season with more salt, pepper, and more cajun seasoning to taste.
- Boil pasta and drain.
- Add pasta and shrimp to sauce.
- Squeeze lemon juice over pasta and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 689kcal | Protein: 34g
