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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

20 Min.Für 2Nutri-Score C€€
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  • large shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fisch225 g
  • pasta (dried, cooked al dente)Getreide200 g
  • Cajun seasoning (1 tbsp)Gewürze15 g
  • olive oil (divided)Vorräte30 ml
  • butterMilchprodukte15 g
  • tomato paste (1 tbsp)Vorräte15 g
  • bell pepper (finely chopped)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Obst & Gemüse2 Stücke
  • heavy creamMilchprodukte250 ml
  • salt (to taste)Gewürze3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Gewürze1 g
  • chili flakes (to taste)Gewürze1 g
  • dried basil (optional, or oregano)Gewürze1 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

785kcal

Kohlenhydrate
78 g
Eiweiß
31 g
Fett
39 g
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Utensilien

  • Kochtopf
  • Schmorpfanne
  • Seiher
  • Rührschüssel

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
    • Reserve a bit of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
    Schritt 1
  2. Season the shrimp

    • Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
    Schritt 2
  3. Sear the shrimp

    • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked.
    • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
    Schritt 3
  4. Cook the vegetables

    • In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the olive oil.
    • Add the chopped bell pepper and cook until softened.
    • Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook 30 seconds.
    Schritt 4
  5. Make the cream sauce

    • Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well.
    • Season with salt, black pepper and chili flakes.
    • Let it gently simmer until slightly thickened.
    Schritt 5
  6. Combine and serve

    • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Finish with dried basil or oregano if desired.
    • Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
    Schritt 6