Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Turkey Bacon for an Indulgent Twist
A delicious and creamy dish combining shrimp with the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning and the indulgence of turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta and turkey bacon into the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with mushrooms.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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