Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 clove Garlic (large), Minced; 2 Shallots, Diced; 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half; 1 cup Canned Stewed Tomatoes; 1/2 Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 2 Tablespoons Chili Pepper Flakes; 3 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, Divided; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil, Chopped; 350 grams Dried Spaghettini (use Your Best Judgement); 454 grams Raw Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; Sea Salt And Ground Black Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 clove Garlic (large), Minced
2 Shallots, Diced
2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half
1 cup Canned Stewed Tomatoes
1/2 Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 Tablespoons Chili Pepper Flakes
3 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, Divided
1/4 cups Fresh Basil, Chopped
350 grams Dried Spaghettini (use Your Best Judgement)
454 grams Raw Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
Sea Salt And Ground Black Pepper To Taste

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan on moderate heat.
2
Add the garlic and shallots; simmer for approximately 2-3 minutes, until garlic is fragrant and shallots are translucent (dont brown the garlic).
3
Add the grape tomatoes, stewed tomatoes and bell pepper.
4
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, chili pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
5
Mix well.
6
Simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and broken down.
7
Toss in half of the chopped fresh basil.
8
Transfer the sauce to another pot and cover to keep it warm.
9
Keep the saucepan handy for your shrimpno need to wash it.
10
Start cooking the pasta as per the instructions on the package.
11
Place the shrimp into a large bowl.
12
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning onto the shrimp and toss to coat.
13
In the same saucepan you used for the sauce, add a tablespoon of olive oil and heat over high heat.
14
Place your shrimp into the pan.
15
I always place my shrimp into the pan starting from Noon and moving clockwise, and by the time I get back around to the first shrimp I set down, its time to flip it.
16
Repeat until the shrimp have turned pink.
17
Dont overcook them, or they will be like rubber erasers.
18
Once the shrimp is cooked, transfer your sauce back into the saucepan.
19
Drain the pasta, and then toss that into the pan as well.
20
Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
21
Mix until all of your pasta is coated evenly.
22
Garnish with some fresh basil and enjoy!

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 clove Garlic (large), Minced, 2 Shallots, Diced, 2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Cut In Half, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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