Creamy Cajun Prawn Pasta
with Peas
- Cereals containing gluten
- Crustaceans
- Milk
- Celery
Punchy and smoky with a spicy kick, Cajun spice mix gives any dish a tasty boost. Made with herbs and spices common in Cajun cuisine, this spice mix contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme, making it the perfect match for meat and seafood dishes as well as pasta sauces and stews.
Ingredients
180 grams
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
150 grams
King Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans)
1 sachet(s)
Cajun Spice Mix
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains: Celery)
120 grams
Peas
Not included in your delivery
1 tsp
Sugar
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
20 grams
Butter
Utensils
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.
When boiling, add the rigatoni to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the garlic and Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and fry until fragrant, 1 min.
Once fragrant, stir through the creme fraiche, vegetable stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Season with salt and pepper.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower to a simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.
Stir in the prawns and cook for another 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: They're cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.
Once the prawns are cooked, stir through the peas, cooked pasta and butter for the sauce (see pantry for amount) until the butter has melted, 1 min more.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.
Share your Cajun prawn pasta between your bowls.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the creamy, spicy Cajun kick, though some found it overpowering; consider using less spice mix for a milder taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with clear instructions leading to restaurant-quality results in minimal time.
- Suggestions: Add extra vegetables like asparagus, courgette, or broccoli for more variety; consider a squeeze of lemon for extra zing.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers work well for lunch the next day, with some successfully freezing portions for later.
- Portions: Some found the pasta generous, while others wished for more prawns; consider doubling the prawns for a heartier meal.
