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Louisiana Shrimp Pasta

My Louisiana Shrimp Pasta is a delightful recipe is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a perfect way to gather the family around the table for some quality time together.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author natasha

Ingredients

For Shrimp

  • 1/2 pound of jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined & tails removed
  • 1 tsp of onion powder
  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable or canola oil for frying

For Cajun cream sauce

  • 1/2 cup of mushrooms finely diced*optional
  • 1/2 cup of red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 cup of green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 cup of white onion or shallot finely diced
  • 1 tbsp of garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp of butter
  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of parmesan cheese
  • Cajun seasoning to taste about 1 tsp
  • 1/2 package or 9oz of bow tie pasta
  • Freshly chopped parsley* optional

Instructions

  • For Shrimp
  • Pat shrimp dry with a piece of paper towel then season on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder
  • Dip shrimp in egg wash, then flour, then parmesan cheese. Pat cheese into shrimp to ensure it does not fall off before frying
  • Heat oil on medium heat then pan fry the shrimp until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side
  • Set cooked shrimp aside on paper towels to cool
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions before starting sauce

For Cajun Cream Sauce:

  • In a nonstick skillet on medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, mushrooms and bell peppers until soft, about 2-3 minutes
  • Once soft and fragrant season with salt and pepper and add garlic, heavy cream and parmesan cheese, mix well until everything is well combined
  • Next, season with cajun seasoning to taste and lower heat to medium low
  • Allow sauce to come to a simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes
  • Sauce is done when you can trace a line across the back of the spoon with your fingertip. If the line remains visible, the sauce is thick enough
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce and combine well until all the noodles are well coated
  • Once pasta and sauce is combined, turned off the heat and add shrimp on top
  • Top with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve hot