Description
A delightful blend of blackened shrimp and creamy cavatappi pasta that brings unforgettable flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season shrimp with blackening seasoning and add to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Stir in corn into the same skillet and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Add the cooked cavatappi and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, mix, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients elevate the dish’s flavor. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of blackening seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg