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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Penne

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Penne is irresistibly delicious, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp in a rich and spicy cream sauce, all served over al dente penne pasta. It's a quick and easy dinner recipe that will delight your taste buds with its bold flavors.
1
17 min
TOTAL TIME
417
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Penne
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Kosher Salt
1 tbsp kosher salt
Penne Pasta
8 oz penne pasta
Raw Shrimp
1 lb raw shrimp
peeled and deveined
White Wine
1/4 cup white wine
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Cajun Seasoning
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
Fresh Parsley
1/4 cup fresh parsley
chopped
Butter
1 tbsp butter
Directions
8 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
17 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a boil. Add 8 ounces of penne pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente doneness. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. Set aside.
2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of raw shrimp with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly with the seasoning.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt completely. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
4
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour 1/4 cup of white wine into the skillet, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Allow the wine to reduce slightly for about 1 minute.
6
Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and let the mixture come to a gentle bubble. Reduce the heat to low, then mix in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until thoroughly melted and smooth.
7
Add the cooked penne and shrimp to the sauce, stirring to evenly coat the pasta and shrimp in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
8
Garnish the creamy Cajun shrimp penne with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
29g
CARBS
22g
FAT
24g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
WHEAT