Bring a Pot of water to boil with some Kosher Salt. Add the pasta and cook it until it turns Al Dente. Drain the water and keep the Pasta aside. You can store about 1 cup of the pasta water to make the sauce.
Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and Olive oil.Heat some butter in a Pan, and once it gets melted, add the Cajun Spiced Shrimp to it and cook until it turns golden brown on both sides. Fry the Shrimp over a low flame so that they get cooked while they are being fried and are evenly golden brown in color. If you have a lot of Shrimp, fry them in batches so that they get evenly browned and your Pan is not over-crowded.Once the Shrimp gets fried, take it out on a clean plate and keep aside.
Now, in the same Pan, add the Heavy Cream along with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Scrape the sides of the skillet so that no food particle is stuck to the bottom or sides of the Pan. Cook it over a low flame until it comes to a slow boil.Once it comes to a boil, add the Pasta and the Shrimp. Add some fo the leftover Pasta water and mix well.
Your Cajun Shrimp Pasta is ready. Garnish with some freshly chopped basil leaves and serve hot!
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Notes
To make Cajun Seasoning at home combine the following ingredients -
Paprika (1/2 tsp)
Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp)
Garlic Powder (1/2 tsp)
Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp)
Oregano (1/2 tsp)
Combine all of this to make the cajun seasoning. You do not need to use all of this for this recipe. For this recipe, you will need only 11/2 tsp. Rest you can store in an airtight container and store on the counter for 1 month.This recipe makes for 3 people. If you are making for more, you can use more of this seasoning. If the Pasta turns out to be too spicy and salty, consider adding some lemon juice while you garnish. This will make it taste a lot less spicy and also reduce the saltiness of the dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easiest Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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