Spicy Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi: A Flavorful Homemade Delight
A delightful and spicy dish featuring blackened shrimp paired with cavatappi pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook cavatappi pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with blackening seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated. Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust blackening seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half and half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Spicy Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi
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