Creamy Cajun Prawn Pasta
Creamy Cajun Prawn Pasta
Ingredients
For the Prawns
- 1 pound king prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup double cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
Pat the king prawns dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, season the prawns with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted, add the diced shallots and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers start to soften.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Pour in the water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the double cream and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the cooked pasta and the cooked prawns to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and prawns are well coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Cajun Prawn Pasta
For the Prawns
- 1 pound king prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup double cream
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
Pat the king prawns dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, season the prawns with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted, add the diced shallots and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the minced garlic and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers start to soften.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Pour in the water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the double cream and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the cooked pasta and the cooked prawns to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and prawns are well coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 4 min