Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This quick and easy 20-minute seafood pasta recipe is made with plump shrimp and caramelized peppers and onions seasoned with Cajun spices.
Servings 4
Calories 411kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine cooked according to package instructions
- 1 pound shrimp whole, peeled and deveined - thawed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion any color, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cored and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
- salt and pepper to taste
- scallions optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; set aside.
- Place shrimp in a bowl and pat dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Toss with Cajun seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat half of the olive oil (1 tablespoon) over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 20 seconds, then add peppers and onions. Cook until they begin to caramelize, stirring frequently, about 5-6 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan then add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook shrimp until bright pink, turning once, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to overcook shrimp.
- Stir in the reserved pasta, peppers and onions and toss well. Add additional salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish with minced scallions if you wish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 4mg
