Description
Indulge in the ultimate culinary experience with our flavorful Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce recipe. Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Cajun flavors, this dish is a seafood lover’s dream come true. Treat your taste buds to a symphony of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, perfectly combined to create a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 rib celery
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, divided
3 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons of flour
1 pound of spaghetti pasta, cooked
Salt
1 cup of reserved pasta water
1 cup of heavy cream
2 cups of fresh grated parmesan
2 teaspoons of black pepper
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 pound of jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 pound of lump crabmeat
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Saute the Vegetables:
- In a large skillet, sauté red and yellow bell peppers, onion, and celery in butter until tender.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and chopped garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir until garlic softens.
- Gradually add pasta water and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
- Stir in parmesan, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer until creamy.
- Cook the Seafood:
- In a separate skillet, cook shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning in butter until pink.
- Add cooked shrimp to the sauce. Fold in lump crabmeat.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Toss pasta with the creamy sauce and seafood. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of Cajun seasoning.
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Saute, Simmer
- Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Keywords: Shrimp & Crab Pasta, Cajun Pasta Recipe, Seafood Pasta, Creamy Cajun Sauce, Spicy Pasta, Homemade Pasta Recipe, Easy Pasta Recipe