Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce Recipe
Indulge in a decadent seafood delight with this Shrimp & Crab Pasta featuring a luscious Creamy Cajun Sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
Seafood:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the shrimp: Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, sauté until cooked, and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic, add seasonings, pour in cream and broth, then stir in Parmesan until thickened.
- Combine: Add crab, shrimp, and pasta to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Use fresh seafood if possible.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
