Cajun Shrimp & Chorizo Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp & Chorizo Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 pounds Chorizo; 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 1 dash Olive Oil; 2 whole Green Bell Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced; 2 cups Sliced White Mushrooms; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (ingredients Listed Above); 4 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed; 10 ounces, weight Large Shrimp, Peeled/deveined With Tails Taken Off; 3 cups Half-and-half; 1 pound Penne Pasta, Cooked According To Package Instructions Then Drained; ⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 dash Cilantro, Optional As Garnish

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 pounds Chorizo
1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
1 dash Olive Oil
2 whole Green Bell Peppers, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Diced
2 cups Sliced White Mushrooms
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (ingredients Listed Above)
4 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
10 ounces, weight Large Shrimp, Peeled/deveined With Tails Taken Off
3 cups Half-and-half
1 pound Penne Pasta, Cooked According To Package Instructions Then Drained
⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 dash Cilantro, Optional As Garnish

1
For the Cajun seasoning: Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2
Store in an airtight container.
3
For the Cajun shrimp and chorizo pasta: In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
4
Remove from the skillet once cooked through.
5
This should only take a couple of minutes.
6
Lower the heat to medium and melt butter together with the olive oil.
7
Stir in peppers, mushrooms, onion, and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
8
Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
9
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
10
Stir in shrimp and cook until firm and pink, about 3 5 minutes.
11
Add half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and chorizo.
12
Bring to a simmer, to thicken.
13
Simmer for about 10 minutes.
14
Season with another 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and salt, to taste.
15
Toss with pasta and serve.
16
We loved the leftovers.
17
Enjoy!

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder, 2- 1/2 teaspoons Paprika, 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp & Chorizo Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp & Chorizo Pasta

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