Ingredients You'll Need – 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta – 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined – 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning – 2 tbsp olive oil – 3 tbsp unsalted butter – 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional) – ½ cup chicken broth – ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) – Salt and black pepper to taste – Fresh parsley for garnish
Cooking the Pasta Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
Preparing the Shrimp Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Making the Creamy Sauce In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth. Add red pepper flakes for extra spice.
Combining Everything Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss in the cooked pasta. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
Serving and Garnishing Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy Cajun shrimp pasta! Let me know if you want variations or extra tips!