Ingredients
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- 8 oz. linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg