How to Make Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette is a delicious and flavorful pasta dish that combines the zesty and bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with succulent shrimp and tender pasta.

This dish is a perfect blend of spicy and savory, with a hint of smokiness from the Cajun seasoning that really brings the flavors to life. It's a dish that is sure to impress, whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ½ cup chopped shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup diced plum tomatoes
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until almost al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and green onion. Season with Cajun seasoning and pepper, and cook about 2 minutes. Mix in wine, tomatoes, and shrimp. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Mix in the pasta and spinach, cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until pasta is al dente and spinach has wilted.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 346mg