Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi Recipe
A delicious and creamy dish featuring blackened shrimp served over cavatappi pasta in a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cavatappi Noodles:
- 8 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions
Blackened Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, raw, deveined, tail removed
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
Garnish:
- Green onion, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Cavatappi Noodles: Add cavatappi noodles to a pot of boiling salted water. Cook al dente according to package directions (8-9 minutes for cavatappi).
- Prepare Shrimp: Season the shrimp evenly with blackened seasoning. Set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet over medium heat, add heavy cream. Bring to a low simmer, then add tomato paste, sour cream, and parmesan. Stir until the cheese is melted.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta, shrimp, and corn to the sauce. Toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi, Shrimp Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe
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