Cajun Prawn Pasta: A Bold and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A creamy, spicy pasta dish featuring succulent prawns and bold Cajun flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 200 grams pasta
- 300 grams prawns
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the prawns and Cajun seasoning, cooking until prawns are pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be made with chicken instead of prawns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 34 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Cajun Prawn Pasta