CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes with this easy shrimp dish. Sweet shrimp, a hint of heat from the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes, and creamy fettuccine are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Provided by Bren
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the remaining water.
- Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and add to the bowl, tossing to coat.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp into the skillet once the butter bubbles and cook for 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl. Add garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits.
- Whisk in remaining flour-Cajun seasoning slowly until well incorporated. Season with white pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in cream; cook for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese slowly, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes more. Return shrimp to the skillet and add pasta; toss to combine.
- Mix in a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick, 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 292.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 817.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN & SHRIMP
This is one of my favorite meals. This recipe can also be made with shrimp only, chicken only, smoked sausage or any combination of meats your prefer.
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Seafood
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain and set aside.
- 2. Melt 1 T. butter in a large, deep skillet. Add sausage, mushrooms, onions and peppers. Saute until tender and sausage is browned. Add minced garlic and saute thirty seconds more. Remove from pan. Set aside.
- 3. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over shrimp. Melt remaining butter into pan and add shrimp to the pan. Saute over medium high heat until shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Set shrimp aside.
- 4. Mix half & half with flour using a fork until smooth and no lumps. Add half & half mixture, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce to the pan. Stir until nicely thickened sauce. Add salt, pepper and cajun seasoning to taste.
- 5. Add pasta, veggies, sausage & veggies, shrimp and chicken to the pan. Toss gently with sauce until thoroughly combined.
- 6. Salt and pepper to taste.
- 7. Spoon into a pasta bowl, top with fresh basil leaves, diced tomato and fresh chopped parsley. Sprinkle with a bit more fresh parmesan if desired.
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