20-Min Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Juicy shrimp and tender penne tossed in a silky, spiced cream sauce — all cooked in one skillet in under 20 minutes. Bold Cajun spice meets rich, buttery sauce for a weeknight dinner that feels fancy but tastes like comfort.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 675
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- ¾ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- 3
Add sliced bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until slightly softened, 2–3 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the shrimp and pepper, stir well to coat evenly, 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour in cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until sauce thickens slightly, 2 minutes.
- 6
Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, stir until coated, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling pasta
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- colander
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