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Cajun Shrimp Pasta
35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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35 min
35 minCajun Shrimp Pasta
what you need
Ingredients
shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish454 g
Cajun seasoning (for the shrimp)Spices15 g- chipotle powder (for the shrimp)Spices5 g
fettuccineGrains340 g
avocado oilPantry30 ml
butterDairy28 g
shallot (diced)Produce1 piece
garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
tomato pastePantry15 g
garlic powderSpices3 g- onion powderSpices3 g
paprikaSpices5 g- chipotle powder (for the sauce)Spices5 g
- Cajun seasoning (for the sauce)Spices10 g
salt (as needed)Spices5 g- chicken brothPantry120 ml
heavy creamDairy240 ml- Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy75 g
pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)Other60 ml
parsley (chopped)Produce5 g
per serving
Nutrition
688kcal
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Proteins
- 33 g
- Fat
- 33 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Frying pan
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook the fettuccine
- Boil the fettuccine in a pot of salted water according to the package instructions.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Step 2
Season and sear the shrimp
- Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning and chipotle powder.
- Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3
Build the sauce base
- In the same pan, melt the butter with the shallot and cook until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add the remaining seasonings and bloom them, stirring continuously so they don't burn.
- Step 4
Deglaze and add the cream
- Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth and let it reduce by about one-third.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pasta water and parsley.
- Step 5
Combine and serve
- Add the cooked fettuccine and shrimp to the sauce.
- Toss everything together until well combined and coated.
most cooked first