Spicy New Orleans Shrimp Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta is loaded with tender shrimp, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and a rich tomato cream sauce. It's an easy 30-minute dinner that's packed with New Orleans flavor and perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or entertaining guests. Save this easy shrimp pasta recipe for later!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp ( shelled and deveined)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning (or cajun seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup white onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup bell peppers ( finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic clove (minced)
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 - 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8- ounce angel hair pasta
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Peel and devein shrimp. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
2. 2Season shrimp on both sides with red pepper, paprika, and cajun seasoning.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet
4. 4Add onion and bell pepper. Saute 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
5. 5Add shrimp and garlic and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side.
6. 6Remove shrimp from pan leaving the oil in the skillet.
7. 7To skillet add tomato sauce, water, chicken bouillon paste, chili sauce, and worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. 8Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
9. 9Season with more salt, pepper, and more cajun seasoning to taste.
10. 10Boil pasta and drain.
11. 11Add pasta and shrimp to sauce.
12. 12Squeeze lemon juice over pasta and stir well to combine.
13. 13Sprinkle with parsley and serve.