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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

728 kcal | 46g Protein | 51g Carbohydrates | 38g Fat
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Carb Noodles
Protein Shrimp
Servings 4
Calorie 600-800 Calories

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

Calories: 728kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 46gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 377mgSodium: 1532mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6731IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 365mgIron: 3mg
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