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#SHRIMP PASTA HOW TO#
#SHRIMP PASTA UPGRADE#
#SHRIMP PASTA PRO#

#SHRIMP PASTA PRO#

PRO TIP | Add the half and half to a microwave-safe pitcher and heat it at 30-second increments until it is no longer cold. Then, you can begin splashing in warmed half and half and cream. This sauce is almost identical to a traditional Alfredo sauce, only it is spiced up with Cajun seasoning! To make it, sprinkle the vegetable mixture with flour and stir until they are coated. Next, you'll add the chopped garlic and sauté a minute or so more. Then, add the diced bell pepper and onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes. To cook them, add a little more oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. COOK THE PEPPERS AND ONIONSįor this Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe, you'll need red and green bell peppers, plus a yellow (or white) onion and fresh garlic. Shrimp are done when they turn opaque, are somewhat pink in color, and semi-firm to the touch. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate. Leaving space in between each shrimp allows them to properly sear, rather than steam.Ĭook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on the first side, then, turn them and cook for about 2 minutes more.

You may have to cook the shrimp in two to three batches, but this is better than overcrowding the pan. PAN SEAR THE SHRIMPĪdd oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and bring it to temperature. Tails-on makes for a nicer presentation, whereas tails-off makes it much easier to eat! 3. You can leave the tail on or off when it comes to Cajun Shrimp Pasta! It really is up to you. Again, using the tip of your paring knife, remove the black vein running down the center of the shrimp and rinse under a trickle of cool running water for good measure.Carefully, begin cutting upward, splitting the shell and working your way to the back of the shrimp.

Hold the shrimp firmly in one hand, and with a paring knife (or shrimp knife) in the other, place the tip of the knife underneath the opening of the shrimp’s shell (on the upper abdomen/top part of the shrimp, opposite side of its legs).

If you didn't purchase your shrimp already peeled and deveined, here's how you knock it out in just three easy steps: Toss the shrimp until it is evenly coated with both the oil and the seasoning. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl, drizzle it with a bit of oil, and season it with Cajun or Blackened Seasoning. Then you'll pat it dry with paper towels. The next step in this Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe is to prep the shrimp! You can buy shrimp already peeled and deveined or do it yourself. Add the pasta and cook to your liking according to package directions. Then, place it over high heat and bring it to a roaring boil. The first thing you'll do is generously salt the pasta water.

#SHRIMP PASTA HOW TO#

HOW TO MAKE CAJUN SHRIMP PASTAĪs we all know it takes for-ever for a pot of water to come to a boil so it's best if you get that water boiling right off the bat! Quick and easy to make, you can serve this seafood pasta show-stopper for weeknight dinners or for entertaining! Love shrimp? Bookmark our Oven Baked Garlic Shrimp for next time. This Southern-inspired pasta dish is comfort food at it's finest and in just 30 minutes, you'll have a restaurant-quality dinner whipped up and ready to serve from your very own kitchen!

#SHRIMP PASTA UPGRADE#

An Italian pasta classic is getting a dinnertime upgrade thanks to a little Cajun twist! Cajun Shrimp Pasta takes Fettucini Alfredo to the next level with juicy, pan-seared shrimp, sautéed bell peppers and onion, a creamy, Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce, and a fresh garnish of chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions!