CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA
A delicious Cajun turn on an old Italian pasta favorite, this spaghetti turns into explosion on your taste buds. If you are allergic to shrimp or crawfish, you can always use chicken.
Provided by Beautiful Chaos
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To form the roux, melt 1/3 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled in the butter begins to bubble. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns peanut butter-brown, about 35 minutes.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Move half of the vegetables to a large saucepan.
- Pour roux into the small saucepan; heat over medium-low. Add diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, white sugar, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir in tomato sauce and vegetable oil to the vegetable mixture in the large saucepan. Add roux mixture and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer; cook 10 minutes. Pour in 2 cups water; bring back to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in spaghetti, separating the strands. Cover and cook until spaghetti is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.8 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 121.9 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1093.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
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Smerika Gurung
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish without the shrimp. It was still very flavorful and satisfying.
shawn Shikder
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have a few shrimp left over after a seafood boil, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
Samantha Whitmarsh
[email protected]I'm allergic to shrimp, so I made this dish with tofu instead. It was a delicious and healthy alternative.
Nuclear Maga
[email protected]I didn't have any shrimp on hand, so I used chicken instead. The dish turned out great!
Justin Foust
[email protected]This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up making a simpler pasta dish instead.
Daniils Davidsons
[email protected]The shrimp were overcooked in this dish. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.
Manjusha Harikantra
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to taste.
Bashar Alif
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still really good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Safiqul Miah
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the combination of shrimp and pasta, but I was pleasantly surprised. This dish is delicious!
Def Don
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
nikki brown
[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Uzair zahid
[email protected]I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are just as good the next day.
Daniel Njenga
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! The sauce is so flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.
EBIERE RUTH EREBI
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender shrimp.
Izabella Bouge
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bell peppers and corn.
Larry Platt
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced, and the pasta was cooked al dente.
Tanessa Burns
[email protected]This Cajun shrimp pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.