Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta One-Pot Family Favorite
A delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy sauce and pasta, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb Shrimp Fresh or frozen, deveined and thawed if frozen.
Pasta
- 8 oz Pasta Fettuccine or penne, whole wheat or gluten-free if preferred.
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
Dairy
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.
Vegetables
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced (red, green, or yellow).
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.
Garnish
- 1 tbsp Parsley Freshly chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper, sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add shrimp, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and cook until shrimp turns pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add pasta, ensuring it's submerged, and cover to cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
For variations, consider adding seasonal vegetables or substituting shrimp with chicken. Adjust spice levels to taste.