Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta
This Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta is full of sweet and spicy seasonings, tender veggies, spicy chorizo, and penne all smothered in a rich and creamy sauce.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 534kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta
- 1/2 pound chorizo
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter + splash of olive oil to keep it from burning
- 2 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 (8 oz) package white mushrooms sliced, about 2 cups
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced or press
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning divided
- 10 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails taken off
- 3 cups half and half
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Cilantro optional as a garnish
Instructions
Cajun Seasoning
- Place ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Store in an airtight container.
Cajun Shrimp and Chorizo Pasta
- In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from the skillet once cooked through, this should only take a couple of minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and melt butter together with the olive oil.
- Stir in peppers, mushrooms, onion, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning.
- Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until firm and pink, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add in half-and-half, parmesan cheese, and chorizo.
- Bring to a simmer, to thicken. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season with another 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning and salt, to taste.
- Toss with pasta (cooked according to directions on package).
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Notes
We LOVED the leftovers. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1895IU | Vitamin C: 46.2mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2.7mg