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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta (With Bone Broth Collagen) – Easy 30 Minute Dinner

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ –½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
  • Salted pasta water reserve 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ small shallot or onion diced
  • ½ cup hot water + 1 scoop bone broth collagen chicken flavor works best
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan
  • Optional crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Step 1: Cook the Pasta Boil pasta in well-salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Step 2: Season the Shrimp Toss shrimp with olive oil and all Cajun seasoning.
  • Step 3: Sear Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just cooked. Remove and set aside. Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan. Shrimp should sear, not steam.
  • Step 4: Build the Sauce Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté shallots until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Whisk 1 scoop bone broth collagen with ½ cup hot water until dissolved. Pour into skillet and simmer for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Step 5: Emulsify Add pasta directly to the sauce. Slowly add reserved pasta water (¼ cup at a time) until glossy and creamy. This is what makes the sauce cling to the noodles.
  • Step 6: Finish Return shrimp to the pan. Toss gently. Add lemon juice at the end to brighten the richness. Garnish and serve immediately.