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    February 6, 2020

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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    This Cajun Shrimp Pasta is made with broiled Cajun seasoned shrimp and served with your favorite pasta and creamy tomato sauce.

    photo of a blue rimmed plate of Cajun Shrimp Pasta with pappardelle pasta and creamy tomato sauce

    This creamy tomato shrimp pasta can be so easy to make it could be a weeknight dinner, or make it a bit fancier with Homemade Vodka Sauce for a special occasion like Valentine's Day.

    How to make easy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    The day before, defrost large raw shrimp in the refrigerator or in a plastic bag submerged in cold water. Peel the shells off and remove the tails. Place in a covered container and refrigerate until needed.

    Cook your favorite pasta according to the package directions. I like pappardelle pasta, which is long, wide noodles.  Keep warm while you prepare the shrimp.

    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.

    photo of raw shrimp on a baking sheet

    Toss with olive oil and your favorite Cajun seasoning. I prefer Weber N'Orleans Cajun Seasoning, but use whatever you like. You could even skip the Cajun part altogether and use another seasoning.

    photo of raw shrimp tossed with cajun seasoning on a baking sheet

    Broil the shrimp on high, stirring every three minutes, until fully cooked.

    photo of cooked cajun shrimp on a baking sheet

    Serve immediately with the pasta, along with vodka sauce or any homemade or store-bought creamy tomato sauce.

    Close up photo of plated Cajun Shrimp Pasta on a blue rimmed plate

    Here are some more recipes that would be great for Valentine's Day or any special occasion:

    Crispy Roast Duck 

    Chicken in Red Wine Sauce 

    Garlic Butter Crab Pasta 

    Baked Seafood Stuffed Avocados 

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    Close up photo of plated Cajun Shrimp Pasta on a blue rimmed plate
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    Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    This Cajun Shrimp Pasta is made with broiled Cajun seasoned shrimp and served with your favorite pasta and creamy tomato sauce.

    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time32 mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cajun shrimp, cajun shrimp with tomato sauce, shrimp pasta
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 626kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound large raw shrimp (21-25 count)
    • 12 ounces pappardelle pasta (or your favorite pasta)
    • 24 ounces vodka sauce* *see notes (or any creamy tomato sauce)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
    • Peel the shells from the shrimp and remove the tails. Pat dry with paper towels and place on a large broiler safe baking sheet in a single layer. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and then the Cajun seasoning, covering all sides.
    • Turn on the broiler to High, adjusting the shelf to the highest position.
    • Heat the sauce in a saucepan on medium-low heat.
    • Broil the shrimp for 3 minutes, turn, and continue to broil, stirring every 3 minutes, until fully cooked.
    • Serve immediately with the pasta and sauce.

    Notes

    *Homemade Vodka Sauce recipe can be found here.
    Nutritional information for this recipe is an estimate and will vary depending on the type of pasta and sauce you use. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 298mg | Sodium: 1414mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1736IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 5mg
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