Cajun Shrimp Creamy Pasta

A spicy and creamy pasta recipe with cajun flavored shrimp.

Ingredients:

Pasta - 2 cups

Shrimp - 10 to 12

Olive oil - 1 tbsp

Red capsicum - 1/2 cup

Chili flakes - 1/2 tsp

Italian seasoning - 1/2 tsp

Cream or whole milk - 1 cup

Butter - 1tbsp

Garlic finely chopped - 1 tsp

Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup add more cheese if needed

Salt to taste

Cajun Seasoning: Each 1/2 tbsp

Garlic powder 

Onion powder

Italian seasoning

Black pepper powder 

Salt

Paprika

Cayenne pepper powder

 Method:

• Start cooking the pasta with 4 cups of water

• Add all the dry powder mentioned above for the cajun mix

• Take small portions of cajun powder and coat the shrimp

• Cook both side of the shrimp in a pan with a tbsp of oil

• Transfer to a plate

• In the same pan add a tbsp of butter

• Add the chopped garlic

• Add the red capsicum

• Chili flakes to your taste

• I am adding whole milk. Substitute with heavy cream for a creamier texture

• Add parmesan cheese 

• Add in your pasta

• Top it off the fried shrimp

• Simmer and cook for 2 mins

• Serve warm with more cheese on top.