Looking for an easy to make seafood pasta dish? Try this creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta made with fresh bell peppers and tossed in a flavorful sauce.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is one of my all-time favorite pasta dishes. It’s easy, it’s yummy, and it’s not chicken or beef which adds a bit of flair to our regular weeknight meal rotations.

What makes this pasta Cajun? The entire dish is seasoned throughout with Cajun-based seasoning.

For my Cajun Seasoning, I combine equal parts: Black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and a dash of cayenne pepper for some spice.

You can make the seasoning mixture beforehand then use as little or as much as you want to for the dish.

For this Cajun Shrimp Pasta you’ll need:

• 16oz pasta
• 1 ½ lbs shrimp, deveined
• 2 green bell peppers
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• Cajun seasoning

Step By Step

Prep: To prep your dish start by boiling salted water for the pasta. Mince garlic, dice onions, and slice all the bell peppers. Lastly, clean and devein your shrimp removing the tail. Season shrimp with Old Bay and some of the Cajun Seasoning.

Cook: Once water is boiling, add in pasta and cook as directed on the package removing 1 minute earlier for the pasta to be al dente. Next, sauté onions and garlic in a pan coated in olive oil. After 2 minutes add in bell peppers and sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning you combined.

Once bell peppers are soft, remove and add 2 tbsp of butter then add seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides then remove and set aside. Add another 2 tbsps of butter to the pan and then let it melt.

Add in chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring to a boil and lower the heat. Slowly add in Parmesan cheese stirring frequently and then season with black pepper. Gradually add in cooked pasta and toss into sauce. Lastly, toss shrimp and cooked veggies in combining all ingredients.

Serve: Cajun Shrimp Pasta topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve with garlic bread.

Eat & Enjoy!