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Shrimp & Crab Pasta With Creamy Cajun Sauce

This Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce is a delicious and filling dish that brings together tender shrimp, lump crab meat, and a rich, spicy sauce, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 People
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 colander
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 mixing spoon
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 pasta tongs or slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup lump crab meat, drained
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Adjust to suit your spice preference.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste none Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  • Gently fold in the lump crab meat and cooked fettuccine, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to be loosened up.
  • Cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring everything is combined and heated through.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in a bit of Cajun seasoning before cooking.
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
You can substitute fettuccine with your favorite pasta type if desired.