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CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Cajun Seafood Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Music artist, Roy Woods, shares how to make this flavorful Cajun seafood pasta.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for boiling pasta
8 oz dried linguine, or other long, thin noodles
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
1 lb sea scallop, patted dry with paper towels
2 tablespoons olive oil, or oil of choice, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small orange bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
¼ cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Make the Cajun spice mix: In a small bowl or resealable container, mix together the paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme until well combined. The spice mix will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
  • Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain the noodles.
  • While the pasta cooks, toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of Cajun spice mix. Toss the scallops in a separate medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun spice mix as well.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, flipping once until they just turn pink, 2-3 minutes per side, being careful not to overcook. Transfer the shrimp back to the bowl and wipe the pan clean.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan until nearly smoking. Add the scallops to the pan and sear on each side for about 2 minutes, until they are easy to flip without resistance. Transfer the scallops to the bowl with the shrimp. Wipe out the pan.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the yellow and orange bell peppers, season with 1 tablespoon of Cajun spice mix, and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the peppers are soft and tender. Add the red bell peppers and scallions and cook for another 5 minutes, until warmed through. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the shrimp and scallops.
  • In the same pan (do not wipe out!), combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix, and the heavy cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until reduced by at least half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add the cooked linguine, sautéed vegetables, shrimp, and scallops and toss to coat in the sauce, adding 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Garnish with the parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cajun Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, yellow onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushroom, pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, green onion, cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
8 oz andouille sausage, or smoked sausage, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ yellow onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
2 cups mushroom
16 oz pasta, 1 box, of your choice, we used linguine
5 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
green onion, optional, for garnish
cayenne pepper, equal parts
onion powder, equal parts
paprika, equal parts
garlic powder, equal parts
salt, equal parts
pepper, equal parts

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into the pot.
  • Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
  • Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
  • Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
  • NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
  • Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, spicy italian sausage, kosher salt, medium yellow onion, jalapeño, garlic, tomato paste, McCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend, dried pasta, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushroom, fire-roasted tomato, chicken stock, cream cheese, scallions

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb spicy italian sausage, cut into rounds
kosher salt, to taste
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons McCormick® Jazzy Spice Blend
1 lb dried pasta, penne
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
8 oz mushroom, stemmed and sliced
14 ½ oz fire-roasted tomato, 1 can
4 cups chicken stock
5 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 scallions, thinly sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat until just bubbling. Add the sausage and then season with salt. Brown for 2 minutes on 1 side, then stir and brown on the other side for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the onion, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to distribute the tomato paste. Add the Jazzy spice blend and stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and salt and stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the peppers are tender but not mushy.
  • Mix in the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.
  • Serve garnished with scallions, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 12 grams

ONE-POT CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pot Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cooked andouille sausage, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, medium onion, milk, fettuccine pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 lb cooked andouille sausage
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 bell peppers, diced
1 medium onion, diced
6 cups milk, whole preferred
1 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked
¾ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all spices for the cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside. Store any extra in an airtight container for future use.
  • In a heavy bottom pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced chicken and 2½ tablespoons of the prepared cajun seasoning.
  • Add the andouille sausage and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the pot and add the remaining olive oil.
  • Add the garlic, diced peppers and onions and cook until the onions are transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk and stir so that the seasoning is incorporated into the liquid.
  • Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add the uncooked fettuccine, stirring constantly until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • On low heat, add the meat back in and stir so that it's evenly incorporated.
  • Add the cheese and parsley, and stir. Remove from the heat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 19 grams

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



Cajun Chicken Pasta image

Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!

Provided by Carol Spradling

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
  • Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 270.8 mg, Fat 61.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.2 g, Sodium 1189.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA



Cajun Chicken & Pasta image

This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CAJUN SHRIMP BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cajun Shrimp Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: andouille sausages, shrimp, red potatoes, corn, oil, butter, garlic, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, lemon wedge

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 andouille sausages, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 red potatoes, quartered
2 pieces corn, quartered
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
fresh parsley, chopped
lemon wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice mix ingredients and stir to combine.
  • In a baking dish, combine potatoes, corn, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of oil, and ½ tablespoon of the cajun spice mix.
  • Mix until the vegetables are coated evenly with the spice mix. Place butter on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, shrimp, garlic, oil, and ½ tablespoon of the spice mix. Save the remaining spice mix for future recipes.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the sausage and shrimp into the same baking dish as the corn and potatoes.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Top with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and beer!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 4 grams

KICKIN CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Kickin Cajun Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: heavy whipping cream, butter, Zatarains crawfish boil, rotini pasta, garlic, onion, boudin sausages, sharp cheddar cheese

Provided by Mike Volpe

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter
1 tablespoon Zatarains crawfish boil
16 oz rotini pasta
1 teaspoon garlic
½ onion, finely chopped
2 boudin sausages, chopped into 1/2 in (1.24 cm)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a pan. Once melted, whisk in heavy whipping cream and add crawfish boil, garli, onions, and sausages.
  • Once the mixture becomes slightly creamy and thick, add cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Pour pasta into a large glass dish and add sauce on top, stirring into the pasta.
  • Broil for five minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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