Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This 30-minute creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe is bold, buttery, and full of flavor. With a rich cheesy sauce, sautéed peppers, and perfectly seasoned shrimp, it's a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Spaghetti noodles
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 3 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning more or less to taste
- 1 lb. shrimp, patted dry if using frozen, thaw first
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al-dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season both sides of shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Add sliced bell peppers, salt, and pepper, sauté until slightly tender.
- Once peppers are tender, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp is slightly pink. Do not overcook shrimp.
- Add milk and cream cheese to skillet and stir until cream cheese has melted.
- Add cooked spaghetti noodles and parmesan cheese to skillet and stir to combine. Serve immediately with more grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
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