Yes! I can give you a beginner-friendly Cajun recipe that’s easy to make at home. Here’s one for Cajun Shrimp Pasta—spicy, creamy, and full of flavor:
Cajun Shrimp Pasta (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 250 g (8–9 oz) pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 400 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook shrimp:
- Toss shrimp with paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make sauce:
- In the same pan, add butter, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, sprinkle in Parmesan, and stir until creamy.
- Season with extra Cajun spices if desired.
- Combine:
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Tips
- Adjust cayenne to make it milder or spicier.
- Serve with garlic bread for a full meal.
- You can swap shrimp for chicken or mix in vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
If you want, I can also give a simple one-pot Cajun jambalaya that’s beginner-friendly and super hearty. Do you want that too?
