If you enjoy quick and easy dinners with shrimp, try the best ever shrimp stir fry, garlic butter shrimp, or 10-minute air fryer shrimp.
Shrimp: Use deveined fresh shrimp – you can use any size you prefer, though it will change the cooking time. You can also use frozen shrimp but let them thaw completely and pat dry before using. Pasta: I use rigatoni pasta – any kind with ridges is best for holding the cajun shrimp pasta sauce. Penne, Farfalle, ziti, or shells are all great choices. Cajun Seasoning: Make your own or use store-bought. Tomatoes: Fresh – I use cherry, but you can use any you have. Garlic Heavy Cream Grated Parmesan Cheese: For the best flavor, grate at home from a block. Olive Oil Unsalted Butter Parsley: To Garnish.
In a large skillet or large frying pan, melt the butter on a medium-high heat. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Then, add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for a couple of minutes on each side until they’ve turned a vibrant pink color. Finally, remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm. I don’t recommend trying to freeze this dish. Cream-based sauces don’t do well in the freezer as they tend to separate when thawed, so it’s best left in the fridge.
