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Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce

A delightful meal that combines tender shrimp and rich crab meat in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce over spaghetti.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 3 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 pound of spaghetti pasta, cooked
  • Salt
  • 1 cup of reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 2 cups of fresh grated parmesan
  • 2 teaspoons of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 pound of jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1/2 pound of lump crabmeat

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the red and yellow bell peppers, onion, and celery in butter until tender. Add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and chopped garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until the garlic softens. Gradually add the reserved pasta water and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in parmesan, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer until creamy.
  4. In a separate skillet, cook the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning in butter until pink. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and fold in the lump crabmeat.
  5. Toss the pasta with the creamy sauce and seafood. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially for seafood. Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning according to your heat preference. Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: shrimp pasta, crab pasta, cajun sauce, seafood spaghetti, creamy pasta dish