Recipes Cajun Shrimp Orecchiette 4.6 (238) 187 Reviews 29 Photos This wonderful spicy shrimp and pasta dish is delicious, easy and elegant. Very spicy - add Cajun seasoning to suit your tastes. Submitted by Dawn Drouin Updated on August 8, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 29 29 29 29 29 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups uncooked orecchiette pasta ⅓ cup butter ½ cup chopped shallots 3 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup chopped green onion 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 cup white wine 1 cup diced plum tomatoes 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined 1 cup baby spinach Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until almost al dente; drain. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots, garlic, and green onion. Season with Cajun seasoning and pepper, and cook about 2 minutes. Mix in wine, tomatoes, and shrimp. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Mix in the pasta and spinach, cover, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until pasta is al dente and spinach has wilted. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 327 Calories 12g Fat 27g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 327 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 142mg 47% Sodium 313mg 14% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 2g Protein 20g 40% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 66mg 5% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 346mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved