Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of Cajun Shrimp Creamy Sauce with this ultimate recipe. Succulent shrimp coated in Cajun spices, cooked to perfection, and smothered in a luscious creamy sauce – a dish that promises to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooked pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or your favorite), for serving
- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for added depth of flavor
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Add flour, then slowly add cream and broth. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Add cooked shrimp to the sauce and heat through.
- Serve: Serve over pasta, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding the optional wine to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 320mg
Keywords: Cajun, Shrimp, Creamy Sauce, Pasta, Dinner