Cajun Seafood Pasta
Cajun Seafood Pasta
Cajun Seafood Pasta is a bold and flavorful dish that brings the heat of Cajun seasoning together with rich cream sauce and succulent seafood like shrimp, scallops, or crab. Tossed with al dente pasta and bell peppers, this dish is both satisfying and vibrant, delivering layers of spice, sweetness, and savory depth. Whether for a special dinner or a spicy weeknight indulgence, it’s a celebration of Southern coastal flavor that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, pour cream into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat and add green onions, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Simmer until thickened, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and scallops. Cook until shrimp is no longer translucent.
- Stir in cheeses, blending well.
- Serve sauce over pasta.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
If you don’t like as much spice, divide the amounts of pepper in half.
This dish can also be placed in a casserole dish and placed under the broiler until the top turns golden brown.
