Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Dinner · American
Spicy seared shrimp tossed with penne in a silky, smoky cream sauce that tastes like New Orleans.
Recipe code S3UUEE · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 12 oz penne
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 0.5 cup parmesan
- 1 tsp dried oregano
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, reserving a half cup of pasta water before draining.
- Step 2 of 6
Toss the peeled shrimp with smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano, and a pinch of salt.
- Step 3 of 6
Sear the shrimp in butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, 2 minutes per side, then remove.
- Step 4 of 6
Slice the bell pepper and cook in the same skillet 3 minutes, adding the minced garlic in the last minute.
- Step 5 of 6
Pour in the cream and simmer 3 minutes until it coats a spoon, then stir in the grated parmesan.
- Step 6 of 6
Toss in the pasta and shrimp, loosening with pasta water as needed, and serve hot.
