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Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Alfredo Pasta Shells
55 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€€
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55 min
55 minCajun Shrimp Stuffed Alfredo Pasta Shells
what you need
Ingredients
shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish500 g
bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
butter (divided)Dairy60 g
olive oilPantry15 ml
chili powderSpices5 g
salt (divided)Spices6 g
paprikaSpices5 g
garlic powderSpices5 g
onion powderSpices5 g
oreganoSpices3 g- cayenne pepperSpices1 g
garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
heavy creamDairy400 ml- Cajun seasoningSpices10 g
- dried basilSpices3 g
lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
Parmesan (grated)Dairy80 g
cream cheese (softened)Dairy120 g
parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
black pepperSpices2 g
jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente)Grains250 g
mozzarella (shredded)Dairy200 g
per serving
Nutrition
744kcal
- Carbs
- 51 g
- Proteins
- 36 g
- Fat
- 44 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Baking dish
Stockpot
Mixing bowl
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Sauté the shrimp and peppers
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add the shrimp and bell pepper and season with chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and cayenne.
- Sauté until the shrimp are cooked through and the peppers are tender.
- Step 2
Set the shrimp aside
- Remove the shrimp and peppers from the pan and set aside.
- Step 3
Make the Alfredo sauce
- In the same pan, sauté the garlic in butter.
- Add the heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, dried basil, lemon, Parmesan, cream cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Stir and simmer until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Step 4
Assemble the dish
- Spread some sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the shrimp mixture and arrange them in the dish.
- Spoon more sauce over the shells and cover with cheese.
- Step 5
Bake
- Bake in the oven until hot and bubbling.
- At the end of baking, broil the top to get it nice and crispy.
most cooked first