Ingredients
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- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 bell peppers (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley (chopped + more for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a bowl, mix spices for the Cajun seasoning. Coat shrimp with olive oil and half the seasoning mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet; sauté shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté diced bell peppers and onions with the reserved seasoning for 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream; return shrimp to the skillet and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat everything evenly. Use reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg