20-Min Cajun Shrimp Pasta & Sauerkraut
Spicy shrimp in a garlicky cream sauce over penne, finished with tangy sauerkraut for a bright contrast. One skillet, 20 minutes, weeknight ready.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained
- 1 whole lemon (zested & halved)
Instructions
- 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp with cajun seasoning and cook 2 minutes per side until edges turn pink.
- 3
Pour cream into the skillet. Add lemon zest and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir until sauce simmers, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Add cooked penne and sauerkraut to the skillet. Toss until coated, loosening with reserved pasta water if needed.
- 5
Squeeze the lemon halves over the pasta. Taste and adjust salt & pepper. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for pasta
- 12-inch skillet
- colander
- wooden spoon
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