I’ve got a confession to make. The macros you’ll find in any of my shrimp pastas are only OKAY. There are “only” 46g protein in each serving. Usually the macros in my recipe are the stuff of legends, but for these damn pastas are only good. But man…. from a flavor perspective, these recipes are some BANGERS. So I’ve come clean now. If you want to try other protein / carb combinations, try filtering on my “recipe search” website tab. If you’re okay with only having a delicious pasta & better macros than you’ll find anywhere else on the internet… read on.
728 kcal | 46g Protein | 51g Carbohydrates | 38g Fat
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Raw shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups Spinach
- 8 oz Penne pasta
Instructions
- Combine raw shrimp with seasonings & olive oil.2 lbs Raw shrimp, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp Cayenne pepper, 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp Paprika
- Begin boiling a lightly salted pot of water. Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. When draining, reserve 1/2 cup in case you want to thin out the sauce.8 oz Penne pasta
- Heat a large skillet with the butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping when halfway through. Be careful not to crowd the skillet, cooking in two batches with 1 tbsp of butter in each if needed. This is to ensure you get a nice crispy coating on each side of the shrimp.2 tbsp Salted Butter
- Once the shrimp is cooked through, transfer to a clean plate & reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet, scraping the bottom with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to release the seasonings stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Bring the heavy cream to a light boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted & well incorporated.1 cup Heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Add spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted. Then, return shrimp to the skillet with your cooked & drained pasta. Stir to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add your reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time. Once sauce is at desired thickness, separate into 4 equal portions & enjoy!4 cups Spinach
Nutrition
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