How to Make THE BEST Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

this creamy cajun shrimp pasta is seriously sooo good! i’m obsessed with it and i hope you will be too :)
let me know in the comments below if you’re going to try this recipe :)
r e c i p e
8 oz shrimp
6 oz pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp oil
3 tsp cajun seasoning (2 tsp for shrimp, 1 tsp for sauce)
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
salt to taste
dried or fresh parsley for garnish
makes 3 regular servings OR 2 large servings like you get when you go to an italian restaurant haha
CAJUN SEASONING
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cayenne
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
1. hello and welcome :)
2. today i’m going to share with you this creamy cajun shrimp pasta that i’m obsessed with
3. the full recipe is listed in the description box below
4. let’s get started
5. weigh out 8oz of raw shrimp - for me that was about 20 shrimp
6. i’m using large, frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp
7. let shrimp sit in cool water for about 15 minutes or until completely thawed
8. next, get a huge pot of water boiling and cook pasta of choice to package directions
9. i’m using my favorite short pasta - cavatappi
10. now let’s make a homemade cajun seasoning
11. you’ll need paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, and thyme
12. i don’t include salt in the seasoning mix because i like to control the amount of salt in the dish
13. feel free to use a store bought cajun seasoning if you’d like
14. we won’t use all of this for this dish - save the rest in your spice cabinet - use on fish, chicken, potatoes, etc.
15. sprinkle one side of shrimp with 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
16. melt butter over medium heat
17. add oil so butter wont burn
18. add shrimp to pan in one layer and seasoned side down
19. cook to 2 minutes
20. sprinkle one more teaspoon of cajun seasoning over shrimp
21. flip and cook 2 - 3 more minutes
22. when fully cooked through, remove and set aside
23. we’re going to incorporate all this flavor left behind into our sauce
24. turn heat down to medium low and pour 2 cups of heavy cream into your pan
25. add 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning to cream
26. let your cream come to a simmer, stirring often until sauce thickens
27. add your mozzarella cheese
28. stir until it is completely melted
29. season with salt to taste
30. simmer on low for a couple minutes allowing all the flavors to come together
31. stir in your noodles
32. sprinkle with dried or fresh parsley
33. top pasta with your shrimp
34. and some more parsley because why not
35. all done!
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40. :)
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[@mariarodriguez7333]

I can’t wait to try it! Looks so simple to make :). You make cooking so soothing and stress free and I love that!!!

[@elvee_]

thank you sister!! 😇

[@rosiofragoso9395]

My mouth is watering!👌Looks delish!😋

[@elvee_]

lol mine too! 😅

[@MJA5]

Looks great and not complicated at all! Definitely one to try.

[@elvee_]

thank you so much!

[@sebastianadi]

Ok what did my eyes just experience 😍 dont. stop. making. videos. ever 🤤🤤🤤

[@elvee_]

thank you!! 😭😭😭