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Easy cajun shrimp pasta

Published Feb 10, 2017 By Julia 2 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This Cajun shrimp pasta has linguine noodles tossed with shrimp, zucchini, and onions in a spicy red sauce.
Easy cajun shrimp pasta

Easy cajun shrimp pasta

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yield: 3 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 12 ounces shrimp peeled and patted dry
  • 1/2 zucchini sliced into semi-circle shapes
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce or puree
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese

Dry seasonings:

  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until no longer transparent. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add sliced zucchini and diced onion to the pan, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add minced garlic, tomato sauce, and all dry seasonings to the pan. Stir well. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add reserved linguine pasta and cooked shrimp to the pan, and stir until well-mixed. Serve garnished with finely grated parmesan cheese.

Easy cajun shrimp pasta
One of my favorite ways to eat shrimp is in a pasta dish. It has to be fairly spicy, as well, and accompanied withย a red sauce. So it’s no secret at all that I love a good Cajun shrimp pasta. This recipe isย my favorite way to makeย this dish at home, using a mixture of spices such asย thyme, paprika, and cayenne. This recipe also moves fast; once the pasta is cooked and the ingredients are prepped, it takes less than 15 minutes to throw this together on the stove. It definitely goes on my list of easy dinner recipes.

Easy cajun shrimp pasta
The closest I’ll get to Cajun territory will be my Nashville trip in August this year.ย I’m looking forward to all kinds of delicious food that you can find in the South. Top of my list includes favorites such as hot chicken, which is chicken spread with cayenne paste and deep-fried, and meat and three, which is a plate of meat (can be brisket, ham, or meatloaf) with three vegetables such as mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and peas. And, of course, all of this downed with sweet tea and a side of cornbread. This is the South, remember?

Easy cajun shrimp pasta
As much as I’m looking forward to the food scene in Nashville, the real reason I’ll be there is for the solar eclipse. Thisย is a total solar eclipse and it has been a long time coming. If you live in the United States, you should definitely not miss it. Book your hotel rooms now because most of them are already filled. I booked a vacation rental with a rooftop deck for easy viewing.

Easy cajun shrimp pasta
Easy cajun shrimp pasta

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Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes, mostly low carb and gluten free. Learn more.

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Julia @ HappyFoods Tube

I too, like shrimp with pasta and red sauce! I am not familiar with cajun flavors but I like that you can mix easy-to find ingredients to achieve the flavor. This will be on my menu pretty soon! ๐Ÿ™‚ The solar eclipse sounds great! Wish I was in the US. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Julia

Yes, I am really looking forward to the total solar eclipse ๐Ÿ™‚ And I’ve never really visited that part of the US before, so it’ll be a fun travel and eating experience.

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