Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake 🍤
Introduction
Bold, creamy, and irresistibly cheesy, this Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Bake brings the flavors of the South straight to your table. Juicy shrimp are seasoned with smoky Cajun spices, mixed with tender pasta and a rich, garlicky cream sauce, then baked with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or even meal prep, this dish delivers comfort food with a kick, all in one easy-to-make skillet-to-oven recipe.
Ingredients
For the pasta & shrimp
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or thin pasta
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (120 g)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced (120 g)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (70 g)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes, drained, or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the creamy sauce & cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth or seafood stock
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
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