Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring blackened shrimp and creamy pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or egg noodles
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by cooking the spaghetti or egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, ensuring they’re well-coated.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until they are cooked through and nicely blackened, around 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the veggies: In the same skillet, add diced onions and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until softened, which should take about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the beef broth, be sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet to collect any flavorful bits. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cream: Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer until it thickens.
- Combine it all: Add the cooked pasta and the blackened shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve: Finally, dish it out hot and garnish with fresh parsley for that pop of color and flavor!
Notes
For a lighter version, opt for half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Consider using wild-caught shrimp for superior flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg