Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce, a dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its vibrant flavors and creamy texture. This seafood pasta is an elegant yet simple meal perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to special gatherings. Fresh shrimp and lump crabmeat come together in a rich Cajun-seasoned sauce, enveloping al dente spaghetti for a delightful culinary experience. With easy preparation steps and accessible ingredients, you can whip up this flavorful dish in no time, making it a favorite for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1 rib celery
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- Salt
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped bell peppers, onion, and celery until tender.
- Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then gradually add reserved pasta water and heavy cream to create the sauce.
- Mix in grated parmesan until melted; simmer to thicken.
- Sauté shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning until pink; gently fold in crabmeat.
- Combine seafood mixture with sauce and toss with cooked spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg