Cajun Shrimp Penne Pasta Recipes

CAJUN SHRIMP PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne paste until al dente. Drain and let cool.
• In a saute pan heat olive oil and add bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, but leave grease in saute pan.
• Add onions and garlic to bacon grease and cook until golden.
• Remove onions and garlic, set aside with bacon.
• Add shrimp and cook until done.
• Turn heat to low, return bacon, onion, and garlic to pan.
• Add paprika, red chili pepper flakes, and penne pasta.
• Add cream and parmesan cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 4 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat, and season with salt and lemon juice. Return shrimp to sauce, and spoon over cooked pasta.

PENNE WITH CAJUN HOT LINKS AND CHIPOTLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• In saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and hot links. Sear links until browned. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Lower heat to medium. Then add cream, 3/4 of the Chipotle Sauce, salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and the cheese. Toss to combine.
• Serve in pasta bowl and garnish with diced tomato, scallions, more sauce, if desired, and grated Parmesan.
• Combine all ingredients in blender, puree, cover and refrigerate.

CREOLE SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle shrimp with seafood seasoning; add to pan., Stir in the cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and pepper. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Add reserved cooking liquid to pan. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add pasta and toss to coat.