Cajun Seafood Pasta 🍤🔥
Introduction
If you love bold flavors and creamy comfort food, this Cajun Seafood Pasta is a dream come true. Tender pasta is tossed in a rich, spicy, and garlicky cream sauce, loaded with succulent lobster and juicy shrimp. Each bite bursts with the flavors of the sea, accented by Cajun spices and a touch of fresh lemon. Perfect for a fancy weeknight dinner or a weekend indulgence, this dish is luxurious, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
For the Seafood
- 1 lobster tail, cut into pieces (about 200 g / 7 oz)
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (225 g)
- 2 tablespoons butter (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (2 g)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (1 g)
- Juice of ½ lemon (15 ml)
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (30 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (9 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (15 g)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, 1 g)
For the Pasta
- 8 oz rigatoni or penne pasta (225 g)
- Salt, for boiling water
Directions
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