Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a high-protein pasta recipe ready in 25 min. It makes 2 servings, each 650 kcal with 38 g protein. Beginner level, 14 ingredients.

Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 25 mintotal
  • Beginnerlevel
  • 650kcal a serving
  • 38 gprotein
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

What is Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Pasta in a spicy tomato cream sauce with cajun-seared shrimp, cherry tomatoes and spinach.

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How to make Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Tips from the cook

  • Skip the fresh chilli if the chilli powder is hot enough; add cayenne if it is not.
  • Large shrimp stay juicier. Whatever the size, do not sear them too long.
  • Any pasta works; red pepper or mushrooms suit the sauce.
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Linguine1 option
  • Gluten-free spaghetti 1:1 by weight

    Cook 1 min less.

Shrimp2 options
  • Chicken breast strips 1:1 by weight; cook a little longer

    Not seafood taste.

  • Firm tofu cubes 1:1 by weight

    Still contains soy.

Cajun seasoning2 options
  • Homemade Cajun mix: 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp white pepper, 1/2-1 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp thyme same amount as the seasoning called for

    Made from single spices; check each spice jar.

  • Chilli powder, cayenne or paprika less, to taste

    Different, simpler flavour.

Fresh chilli2 options
  • Mild bell pepper, finely chopped 1:1

    No heat.

  • Leave out (heat is optional) leave out (optional heat only)
Heavy cream2 options
  • Oat cooking cream (GF-labelled) or soy cream 1:1

    Does not whip.

    Still contains soy.

  • Coconut cream (top layer of can) 1:1

    Coconut flavour.

Chilli powder2 options
  • Sweet paprika + pinch of cumin same volume

    No heat.

  • Smoked paprika (mild) 1:1

    Smoky, not hot.

Parmesan2 options
  • Vegetarian hard Italian-style cheese (made with microbial rennet) 1:1 by weight

    Grana Padano contains egg lysozyme.

    Still contains dairy.

  • Nutritional yeast (fortified flakes) 1:1 by volume, add a pinch of salt

    No melt; less sharp.

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