Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe with a unique twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta, shrimp, and cooked bacon back into the skillet; toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg