Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Easy to make tender cajun shrimp tossed in with cajun-style tomato base with whole wheat pasta. Ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb medium raw shrimp shelled & deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
Pasta:
- 8 oz gluten free penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or to taste
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes one can
- 1 lime juice and zest
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place the shrimp into a ziploc bag and add in the cajuns seasoning and oil. Stir through the bag to completely coat the shrimp with the spices.
- Heat a large rimmed pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-4 minutes. Set aside.
- To the same pan add 1 tbsp of oil and saute the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the onion, bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until veggies soften.
- Stir in the cajun seasoning plus chili powder, and cook for 1 minute more, or until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, juice and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to mild.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and the shrimp, and top with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use any pasta of choice. For a healthier option, use lentil or chickpea pasta.
- You may use fresh tomatoes, or make your own crushed tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes.
- Shrimp: use raw shrimp if you can use cooked shrimp. If you don't like shrimp, use a different protein like chicken breast.
- Cook the pasta to al dente since it will be cooking again along with the shrimp and sauce. Do not overcook the pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 1397mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4198IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 452mg | Iron: 5mg