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Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a fancy yet simple dinner recipe. Shrimp and pasta slathered in a creamy wine sauce flavored with Cajun spices and lemon zest. Perfect for date night at home!

Zesty Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Bucatini Pasta
  • 1 Lb . Deveined Shelled Wild-Caught Shrimp
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Celery Stalk - finely chopped
  • 1 Carrot - finely chopped
  • 1/2 White Onion - finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves - finely chopped
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese - cubed
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Salt-free Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup DaVinci Pinot Grigio
  • Zest from 1 Lemon
  • Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • Flaked Maldon Salt

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients before beginning.
  • Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In large pan, cook shrimp in olive oil over medium heat until pink and curled into a loose 'C' shape. Remove from pan and set aside with the pasta.
  • Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and garlic. Cook while stirring for 5-6 minutes or until carrots have softened.
  • Add cream cheese and milk. Whisk continuously until smooth.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasoning.
  • Gradually whisk in wine. Whisk and simmer until thickened to a thin sauce consistency.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in pasta and shrimp. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve topped with lemon zest, parsley and salt.

Notes

Serves 4-6
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