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shrimp & crab pasta with creamy cajun sauce

Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce for Ultimate Comfort

This shrimp & crab pasta with creamy Cajun sauce is a quick and flavorful seafood dish that impresses.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta use your favorite type or gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup crab fresh lump or imitation
  • 1 cup heavy cream do not boil after adding
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable or seafood broth ensure gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon butter for sautéing
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Cooking spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add shrimp and crab to the skillet, cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  3. Stir in broth and Cajun seasoning, then add heavy cream. Simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes without boiling.
  4. Add pasta to the skillet, stir, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender, adding more broth as needed.
  5. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, let rest for a minute before serving. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh seafood for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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