Ingredients
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- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2–3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously, then add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg