Blackened Shrimp and Pasta – A Completely satisfying combination of blackened shrimp and pasta in a spicy flavorful sauce. Ready in 30 minutes. Good enough for date night or entertaining.
If you are struggling to get dinner on the table on weeknights then here is your solution. In my household, it gets pretty hectic sometimes and it’s so hard to find time to cook a decent meal on a weeknight. And this blackened shrimp and pasta fits the bill- not a whole lot of cooking but with tons of flavor.
Blackened is the Southern cooking technique of adding tons of flavor to fish, chicken or any protein. In this case shrimp with minimal effort. Nothing fancy. And no special ingredients needed. In fact, I bet you already have the spices somewhere in your pantry. And if you don’t you can always grab them at you’re local super market. And these spices you can reuse over and over again. As always make it work for you.
No matter how you put it together it’s a flavor combo that is impossible to resist. I couldn’t stop popping these shrimps in my mouth. You wouldn’t either.
My son doesn’t care that much for shrimp so I give it an extra kick. Knowing fully well he’s not going to touch it. But with the sauce I don’t include any hot pepper . So he can go for seconds and thirds if he desires. There is still a little kick from sauteing the shrimp. But I think he can handle it.
What gives that extra richness and flavor in the sauce is this homemade Creole Seasoning which basically transforms any dish into something special. And not to mention that it comes quickly and easily customized according to preference.
For this recipe, you can use you can either use pasta or spaghetti or fettuccine they all work. Also you can omit the shrimp, and just use sausage or any protein.
Before you make the sauce start by boiling the pasta according to your packet instructions. So it will be ready, the same time as the sauce.
Enjoy!!!
Blackened Shrimp and Pasta – A Completely satisfying combination of blackened shrimp and pasta in a spicy flavorful sauce. Ready in 30 minutes. Good enough for date night or entertaining.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 ounce spaghetti
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- ½ medium onion sliced
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2-3 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon creole spice or blackened spice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium red or green bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup or more chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
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Start by boiling pasta in a large pot, according to box instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Generously season the shrimp with blackened spices. Heat oil/butter over medium heat in a heavy bottomed Dutch.
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Sauté for about 3 -5 minutes shrimp set aside.
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Add onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir for about a minute. Then add thyme, paprika, blackened spice, followed by bell peppers, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce
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Bring it to a boil then simmer for about 7-10 minutes.
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Mixed pasta or fettuccine . And toss with shrimp or serve blackened shrimp on top
George says
3 Mar, 2019 at 6:51 pmLoved it but wow mine looked nothing like the video lol. My wife said it was too spicy so I guess that means more for me!!!! Will definitely try again with chicken and then with both chicken and shrimp.
ImmaculateBites says
5 Mar, 2019 at 12:23 pmSo happy to hear you liked it. Next time leave out the cayenne pepper when making the creole seasoning, so wifey can enjoy it too!
Thanks for taking time out to share your thoughts.
sylvia says
23 Feb, 2019 at 2:06 pmThis meal is Restaurant Quality.. and then some!! Only change is a little bit less cayenne. This was a very enjoyable dish.
Erica says
20 Jan, 2019 at 10:22 pmHello, noticed the shrimp has no salt seasoning? Does that work? If it’s used to top the pasta ? Thank you!
Becky Steves says
20 Oct, 2018 at 3:38 pmI’m not a great cook but I try. I made this the other day and it came out so good! I was so proud of it. The instructions were easy to follow. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
ImmaculateBites says
28 Oct, 2018 at 8:45 amMy pleasure ! So happy to hear it worked out for you . Thanks for the feedback-Becky
Bree says
17 Oct, 2018 at 2:43 pmHey Imma,
Just wanted to let you know this recipe is AMAZING. I’m making it for the 3rd time tonight! I wish I could post a picture to show how delicious it looks! Thanks for a great recipe!
imma africanbites says
19 Oct, 2018 at 7:03 pmWOhooo! I’m glad you like it, Bree!
Audra says
30 May, 2018 at 6:58 pmTried this tonight my prep time was 20 minutes. Loved the way everything turned out. Added a little extra bang. Will fix this again.
imma africanbites says
30 May, 2018 at 8:49 pmGlad it turned out great for you, Audra! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Priscilla says
29 Apr, 2018 at 4:25 pmI just tried the blackened shrimp and pasta, and I am not a big shrimp eater but it was delicious. I loved the fact that I had all the ingredients on hand. Thank you for this wonderful meal!
imma africanbites says
1 May, 2018 at 7:05 amYaay! Glad you find it delicious, Priscilla! This pasta is sure a hit. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Tom Bye says
14 Mar, 2018 at 5:18 pmI’ve probably posted this before. Simply amazing. My wife has Alzheimer’s and this is now on our monthly calendar of planned meals. I look forward to it. Reminded me of a recipe from a restaurant 30+ years ago that I’ve been trying to recreate. Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
19 Mar, 2018 at 5:46 pmSo happy to hear it worked out well. Thanks for taking the time to share feedback.
Alex says
26 Jan, 2018 at 8:47 amThank you for sharing.
Will says
25 Sep, 2016 at 12:25 pmMade it for lunch today the family loved it .
ImmaculateBites says
26 Sep, 2016 at 6:09 amAwesome!!
Karen says
3 Sep, 2016 at 6:23 amOohlala ~ This looks like my kind of dish! Can’t wait to make it! You did a wonderful job on this posting! Nice pictures and commentary! Just wondering if you use ground or flake oregano in the shrimp seasoning?
Thank you for posting!
ImmaculateBites says
3 Sep, 2016 at 6:29 amThanks Karen. I used flaked oregano.
Karen bray says
14 Oct, 2016 at 7:47 amI have made it 2 times now!! Excellent!!! My whole family loves it! I did add a little oregano and sriracha to the sauce. The 1st time I made this I used 1 tsp of cayenne and linguine pasta. 2nd time around I scaled back on the cayenne at my daughters request (lol) and used whole wheat spaghetti. Both were great. Can’t wait to make again.
Thanks for sharing this delightful spicy dish.
ImmaculateBites says
16 Oct, 2016 at 9:09 amMy Pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Shelley says
18 Mar, 2018 at 8:02 amI notice you used kcal. This would mean that the number of Caleries is 286 thousand. That can’t be right.
ImmaculateBites says
19 Mar, 2018 at 5:42 pmIt’s calories . Have updated nutritional content.
Katie Frye says
6 Aug, 2016 at 12:45 pmIs this calling for Ground Thyme of just dried thyme. Also is creole spice the same as cajun?
ImmaculateBites says
6 Aug, 2016 at 5:03 pmYes, creole spice is the same as cajun spice. And It’s dried thyme not ground thyme.
Amy says
29 Jul, 2016 at 9:51 amGreat recipe and beautiful pictures! I love Pasta! and I love the combination of paprika and garlic powder! Where can I get creole spice?
ImmaculateBites says
29 Jul, 2016 at 7:42 pmThanks! At most major supermarkets. It’s definitely available at walmart
cherry and wayne martin says
22 Jul, 2016 at 11:09 pmWill be trying this on my husband he just loves the spices
ImmaculateBites says
25 Jul, 2016 at 8:26 amThanks for giving it a try. Do let me know how it works out.
cherry and wayne martin says
22 Jul, 2016 at 11:06 pmYes this receipt sounds divine I look forward to trying this. Thanks Julie I too was not sure what creole spices was.
Carie Phou says
20 Jul, 2016 at 12:47 amYour recipe look awesome!!! I wanna make it for my family and just what to know what is creole spice? What can I substitute with? Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
20 Jul, 2016 at 5:31 amThanks Carie. It is a combination of dried spices(garlic, oregano, pepper,paprika, onion and pepper ). Just add a little of each and adjust as you go.
Marissa says
17 Jul, 2016 at 4:41 pmWhat a mouthwatering combination! This is a MUST TRY – the flavors and textures are perfect…
ImmaculateBites says
18 Jul, 2016 at 10:13 amThanks Marissa!
gloria patterson says
17 Jul, 2016 at 2:01 pmI sure wish I had shrimp in my freezer right this minute. This looks so mouthwatering…….
Nothing like a cast iron skillet
ImmaculateBites says
17 Jul, 2016 at 2:11 pmThat’s right! It is my one of my best kitchen gadgets.
Therese says
6 Jul, 2016 at 7:53 pmJust made this….very tasty! Thanks again for another great recipe!!
ImmaculateBites says
7 Jul, 2016 at 7:50 amThanks Therese! So happy to hear you liked this one too.
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
28 Jun, 2016 at 5:46 pmI have a big bag of ginormormous shrimp in the freezer that are just begging to be transformed into this!
Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
28 Jun, 2016 at 2:15 pmPass me a plate! That looks phenomenal! Love the mix of spices you’ve used too!
Renee says
28 Jun, 2016 at 1:50 pmI love a good shrimp pasta! I try to keep shrimp in my freezer and pasta in my pantry, which makes a dinner like this an easy one to pull off. One question, by Worchester sauce do you mean worcestershire sauce? Just want to make sure I’m not missing out on something.
Thanks!
ImmaculateBites says
28 Jun, 2016 at 1:57 pmGood Catch. Could someone PLEASE pass me an extra cup of cup. Thanks Renee. Girl, I need your set of eyes.
Kathrina says
28 Jun, 2016 at 12:00 pmThis looks so very delicious! I’m really hungry now, and lucky for me, I’ve got some shrimp in the freezer! I think I know what’s for dinner tonight!
Doris says
12 May, 2019 at 6:13 pmOh My! This was amazing! Loved the spice, how the flavors came together and the ease it was to make. It was a hit that kept them coming back for more. Thanks for posting!