The ultimate spicy pasta glow-up you didn’t know you needed!

Ingredients :

8 oz spaghetti or linguine

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp chili flakes (optional heat boost)

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Juice of ½ lemon

How to Make It :

Boil the Pasta:

Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and save ½ cup of pasta water for later. This trick creates that silky, restaurant-quality sauce.

Sear the Shrimp:

Toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a hot skillet with olive oil, sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred—this quick flavor bomb makes the dish pop!

Build That Bold Cream Sauce:

Lower heat, melt butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in cream and stir for 2–3 minutes. Add Parmesan and chili flakes, stirring until thickened and irresistibly creamy.

Toss Pasta & Shrimp Together:

Add cooked pasta and seared shrimp into the sauce. Splash in pasta water and mix it all up for that smooth, glossy finish. Season to taste.

Plate with Flair:

Twirl pasta into a high, volcano-style stack. Top with extra shrimp, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon. Boom—date night upgrade or weekend flex in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Serving: 2

Calories: ~690 per serving | Protein: ~42g per serving