Easy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

The Cajun shrimp Pasta is a quick, easy, and flavorful stand-alone seafood meal. It’s a satisfying comfort seafood pasta at its best.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (divided)
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 3 large tomatoes
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 bunch of basil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and boil till al-dente. Drain the excess water and set it aside.
2. 2Season shrimp with paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; mix thoroughly and set aside.
3. 3Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for a minute. Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or till cooked through without any gray on the inside.
4. 4Add and stir fry the bell peppers about 2 minutes before the shrimp gets done. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. 5Put the remaining two tablespoons of oil in the pan and stir in the diced tomatoes. Then cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the tomatoes release their juices and become soft.
6. 6Add the soy sauce, chili pepper flakes, black pepper, thyme, and chicken stock, and let it come to a boil.
7. 7Stir in the pasta and leave to get heated through about 1-2 minutes. Then stir in the basil leaves, shrimps, and veggie mixture.