Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta
1 pound raw shrimp, deveined, cleaned, with tails removed and patted dry
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt for boiling the pasta water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Devein and clean the shrimp, then toss with seasoning.
2-Cook pasta: Boil with salt and reserve water for later use.
3-Sauté shrimp: In a hot skillet with butter until golden and flavorful.
4-Make the sauce: Add cream and cheese, stirring for a creamy finish.
5-Combine and serve: Mix all elements and adjust as needed for perfection.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and smoother sauce consistency
🌡️ Don’t overcook the shrimp – they continue to cook slightly when added back to the hot sauce
🥘 Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference, and taste before adding extra salt since the seasoning blend contains sodium
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg