Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining shrimp, crab, and pasta in a creamy Cajun sauce. This recipe is rich, spicy, and perfect for seafood lovers seeking a comforting and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil, cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil, cook shrimp with Cajun seasoning for 2-3 minutes per side, and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and red bell pepper for 5 minutes, add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, add heavy cream, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine Seafood and Sauce: Add crab meat and cooked shrimp to the sauce, stirring gently. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the Pasta: Mix pasta into the skillet, adjusting sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté and Simmer
- Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 190mg