Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta – thestayathomechef.com

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a seafood delight packed with all of that delicious Cajun flavor! The best part: this family favorite meal is ready to eat in just 30 minutes!

Creamy Cajun Shrimp pasta is one of our favorite ways to eat shrimp! The creaminess mixed with the linguine and shrimp and veggies is simply perfection, and we know you’ll agree! Weeknights are often busy around here, and we love how easily this meal comes together. It is a no stress, time saving delicious meal that we keep coming back to time and time again.

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

Homemade cajun seasoning tastes so much better than store-bought! We always make it from scratch just to have total control over the flavor. By making your own cajun seasoning you can also control the amount of spice. Simply reduce or omit the cayenne pepper in the cajun seasoning to make this recipe more mild.

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Budget Saving Tips

Bell peppers last a long time in the freezer. Buy your bell peppers whenever they’re on sale, and slice and freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, move to a freezer safe bag. Never buy full price bell peppers again!

Spices can be really expensive, especially spice blends. Save a ton by shopping from bulk spice bins where locally available.

Mushrooms spoil so quickly. Use frozen or canned mushrooms to prevent any waste.

Fresh vs. Frozen Shrimp

You can use either fresh or frozen shrimp in this recipe. If you decide to use frozen, make sure you thaw completely before cooking. Whether using fresh or frozen, make sure to remove the tail before eating!

Vegetable Options For Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

We are keeping this cajun shrimp pasta classic with bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. However, you are always welcome to omit and substitute where needed.

Overhead view of cajun shrimp pasta in a pot.

Make Ahead Instructions

If you would like to save some time and make this dish ahead, there are a couple of things you can do, though you really don’t want to make the whole meal ahead of time as it is best fresh: To save some time, you can make your cajun seasoning as early as you like! Also, if you buy peeled and deveined shrimp, that will save you a step.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious recipes full of Cajun flavor:

Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a seafood delight packed with all of that delicious Cajun flavor! The best part: this family favorite meal is ready to eat in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound linguine pasta
1.5 pounds raw peeled and deveined shrimp
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
3 bell peppers sliced (various colors)
1 bunch green onions chopped
8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms sliced
2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
Add the sliced bell peppers, chopped green onions, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning over the veggies and cook for an additional minute.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked linguine and toss until evenly coated with the sauce and veggies.
Top with the cooked shrimp and squeeze fresh lemon over the pasta. Serve hot.