This Cajun garlic butter shrimp with creamy four cheese bowtie pasta is a bold and comforting dish packed with smoky spices and rich, cheesy flavor. Juicy shrimp are coated in a savory Cajun garlic butter and paired with tender pasta in a creamy four-cheese sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
3 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (for sauce)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
1/4 cup pasta water (as needed)
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