Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 chopped onion; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1 tbsp. chopped garlic; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce; 2 cups tomato, peeled and diced; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 lb. vermicelli; linguini; 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
2 cups tomato, peeled and diced
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 cups chicken broth
1 lb. vermicelli
linguini
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1
Saute the onion in the olive oil for approximately four minutes.
2
Add the garlic and stir.
3
Add thyme, cayenne and black peppers, and basil and cook at low heat for five more minutes.
4
Add everything else except for the pasta, shrimp, and cheese, and cook over lowish heat for about 1/2 hour or until the liquid is reduced.
5
Saute the shrimp in some butter and garlic until three-quarters cooked (pink, but not totally opaque).
6
Add the sauce and cook for an additional two minutes.
7
Add the cooked pasta and toss well with the grated cheese.
8
Serve hot.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 chopped onion, 1/2 tsp. thyme, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp 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 Pasta

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