Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce Recipe (Seafood Pasta)
This Shrimp & Crab Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce is a rich, indulgent dish packed with bold flavor! Juicy shrimp and tender crab are tossed with perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce that’s full of warmth and depth. Perfect for special dinners or when you want to impress, this easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Grater (for Parmesan)
Ingredients
- Pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Crab meat (fresh or lump)
- Cajun seasoning blend
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Chicken or seafood broth
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté Seafood: In a skillet, melt butter. Add garlic, shrimp, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Add crab meat and stir gently.
- Make Sauce: Pour in cream and broth. Stir in Parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta with sauce and seafood. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Garnish: Sprinkle parsley, squeeze lemon juice, and add extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp and crab for the best flavor; imitation crab works but is less delicate.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste—some blends are spicier than others.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Not recommended for freezing—cream sauce may separate.
- Pair with garlic bread and a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay makes an excellent wine pairing.