Here’s a rich, flavorful Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp Spaghetti recipe you can make at home—creamy, spicy, and perfect for a quick dinner 🍤🍝
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 250–300g spaghetti
- 300g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional but recommended)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup pasta water (reserved)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Juice of ½ lemon
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain
2. Cook the shrimp
- Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan
- Add shrimp, sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink
- Remove and set aside
3. Make garlic butter sauce
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute)
4. Build the creamy sauce
- Pour in heavy cream and stir
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed
5. Combine everything
- Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce
- Toss well to coat
- Return shrimp to the pan
- Add lemon juice and mix gently
6. Garnish & serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top
- Optional: extra Parmesan and chili flakes
🔥 Tips for best flavor
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they get rubbery fast
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice tolerance
- Add mushrooms or spinach for variation
🍽️ Optional Add-ons
- Garlic bread on the side
- A squeeze of extra lemon for brightness
If you want, I can give you a desi-style version using ingredients easily available in Pakistan or a lighter (low-calorie) version.
