Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Crab Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp and lump crab meat in a rich and creamy sauce, served over fettuccine pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine, shrimp, and crab meat to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or a plant-based milk alternative.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition. Sauté them with the garlic before adding the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg