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Unleash 36-Minute Blackened Shrimp Pasta Perfection!

Blackened Shrimp Pasta with Cajun Spices
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This recipe delivers a rich and flavorful blackened shrimp pasta. It features shrimp coated in bold Cajun spices, seared to perfection, and tossed with pasta in a creamy sauce. This dish brings a taste of the American South to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (about 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 8 ounces (about 225g) fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque and slightly charred. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta and shrimp are well coated in the sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
  • For extra flavor, you can deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the shrimp.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can make a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water) and stir it into the simmering sauce.

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