Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with Spicy Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi, a dish that promises to excite your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with blackening seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until heated through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the shrimp.
- Feel free to substitute your favorite pasta shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
- Cholesterol: 170 milligrams
Keywords: Spicy Blackened Shrimp Cavatappi, shrimp pasta, bold flavors, comfort food