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spicy cajun shrimp pasta in a white bowl
4.91 from 11 votes

Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

This spicy cajun shrimp pasta recipe is super easy to prepare. It is great for a quick, healthy and delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cashew Cajun shrimp Alfredo, spicy Cajun shrimp pasta, spicy shrimp pasta
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 594kcal

Ingredients

  • 5.5 oz pasta of choice
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 0.5 lb shrimp deveined, cleaned and tail removed
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil half for the shrimp marinade, half for the sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ - 1 chile pepper minced
  • 1 cup tomato passata or tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • parmesan cheese (optional) for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. When the pasta is cooked, strain and set aside.
  • Preheat the avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimps, cajun seasoning and olive oil to a small bowl and mix. Sear the shrimps from both sides, until they are cooked through. Transfer the shrimps to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chile pepper to the pan and sauté until the tomatoes start to soften.
  • Add the tomato passata, half and half, chili powder, and salt and pepper to the pan. Heat up the sauce, then add the spinach and let the sauce cook until the spinach wilts. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Next, add the pasta and shrimps to the pan and mix everything. Garnish with parmesan (optional) and serve.

Notes

  • Pasta: I used whole-wheat linguine to make this recipe, but you can use any type of pasta! If you want this recipe to be gluten-free, use your favorite gluten-free pasta.
  • Heat level: Feel free to skip the chile pepper if the chili powder makes this dish already spicy enough for you. If the dish is not spicy enough for your taste, add some cayenne pepper.
  • Shrimps: I prefer to use large shrimps as they tend to be juicier. But you can use any type of shrimps you like. Just check the cook time, so you don't sear the shrimps for too long.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 1195mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5984IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 8mg