Blackened Shrimp Pasta
A delightful Blackened Shrimp Pasta that embodies comfort and sophistication with succulent shrimp, creamy pasta, and vibrant cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss shrimp with blackening seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until blackened and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and blackened shrimp to the skillet, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra veggies, consider adding chopped bell peppers or spinach; can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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