Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This healthy homemade comfort food packs a tasty Cajun kick!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 424kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound shrimp large, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp are opaque,, about 4 or 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with heavy cream and cherry tomatoes. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2034IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11