Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta
Cajun Shrimp & Crab Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with succulent shrimp and sweet crab meat, all tossed together with pasta in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a dinner party or a cozy night in, this dish brings a taste of the South to your table.
Equipment
- 1 large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 large skillet or saucepan
- 1 slotted spoon
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 colander
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat, lump or flake
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green)
- ½ cup onion, diced
- to taste salt and pepper
- fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
- grated Parmesan cheese Optional, for serving.
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce or increase the Cajun seasoning.
You can substitute the pasta with whole-grain or gluten-free options if needed.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition.