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Cajun Prawn Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Cajun prawn pasta with linguine, peppers, and a spicy parmesan sauce. A quick and flavorful main course that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 300 g dried linguine
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 300 g raw king prawns, de-shelled and de-veined
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 120 ml double cream
  • 75 g grated parmesan
  • Extra grated parmesan, for serving
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Finely chopped curly parsley, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine in a large pan of boiling salted water according to the package instructions.
  2. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  5. Add the prawns and Cajun seasoning. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the prawns begin to turn pink.
  6. Add the hot pepper sauce, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cream.
  7. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, then mix in the grated parmesan until melted.
  8. Add the cooked linguine and 4-6 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
  9. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  10. Turn off the heat and divide between bowls. Garnish with extra parmesan, black pepper, and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by increasing or reducing the jalapeno and hot sauce.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
  • Reserve extra pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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