Cajun Shrimp Pasta

4.75 from 4 votes

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. Creamy pasta shells seasoned with Creole seasoning and topped with grilled shrimp.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Cajun

Keyword: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Creole Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp and pasta shells, shrimp pasta

Servings: Servings

Calories: 674kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
1 pound small shells pasta cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups diced onions yellow or green onions
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Creole Seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Cook shrimp over a 325° grill fire with pecan chunks for smoke flavor. Cook with the grill closed about 5-8 minutes until shrimp reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
Remove from grill and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Add butter, onions, celery and garlic to a large skillet and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until vegetables are softened.
Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth and Creole seasoning. Whisk together, cooking about 5 minutes.
When sauce starts to bubble, stir in the pasta. Mix until combined.
Top with chopped shrimp and serve immediately.

Notes

Stovetop Method for Shrimp:

Shrimp can be cooked in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Turn shrimp after about 3 minutes, cooking until curled and pink.

Store & Reheat:

Store leftover shrimp pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.

Reheat in a skillet with 1 - 2 tablespoons of milk or broth over medium heat. Stir until heated through.

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