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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

20 minVoor 2Nutri-Score C€€
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2 personen
  • large shrimp (peeled and deveined)Vis225 g
  • pasta (dried, cooked al dente)Granen200 g
  • Cajun seasoning (1 tbsp)Kruiden en specerijen15 g
  • olive oil (divided)Voorraadkast30 ml
  • butterZuivel15 g
  • tomato paste (1 tbsp)Voorraadkast15 g
  • bell pepper (finely chopped)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Groente en fruit2 stukken
  • heavy creamZuivel250 ml
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • chili flakes (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • dried basil (optional, or oregano)Kruiden en specerijen1 g

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785kcal

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Bereiding

  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.
    Stap 1
  2. Season the shrimp

    • Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 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.
    Stap 6