Cajun Alfredo Shrimp Stuffed Pasta Shells

Posted on September 7, 2025

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Imagine a dish called Shrimp Stuffed Pasta Shells with Cajun Alfredo Sauce! If I had to choose just one pasta dish to eat forever, it would definitely be these stuffed pasta shells! Picture a fusion of Cajun Pasta and Alfredo Pasta, with added shrimp, creating the ultimate pasta experience!

Here’s what you need:

Cajun Alfredo Shrimp Stuffed Pasta Shells

**Shrimp and Pepper Filling:**

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Pinch of cayenne powder (optional)

**Cajun Alfredo Sauce:**

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

**Other:**

  • 18 to 24 jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente)
  • Salt (for boiling pasta)
  • 1 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • Parsley (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (for garnish)

**Shrimp Filling:**

  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add olive oil, butter, diced bell peppers, shrimp, chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne powder.
  3. Saute for 7 to 9 minutes until the shrimp is cooked and the peppers are soft.
  4. Remove the shrimp and peppers from the pan.

**Cajun Alfredo Sauce:**

  1. In the same pan, melt butter with garlic over medium heat.
  2. Add heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Whisk and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add Parmesan, cream cheese, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Remove from heat, add parsley, and set aside.

**Cook Pasta and Assemble:**

  1. Boil water in a large pot, salt it generously, and cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain and dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Pour 1 cup of Cajun Alfredo sauce into an oven-safe dish.
  4. Fill each shell with shrimp filling and arrange in the dish.
  5. Pour remaining sauce over shells, sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Uncover, broil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and more Parmesan if desired.
Dinner, Main Course

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