CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO image

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces fettuccine or your favourite pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning or to taste - link this
1/4 cup green onion, sliced (optional)

Steps:

1. Start cooking the pasta. 2. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, toss the shrimp in the cajun seasoning, add to pan and cook, about 2-3 minutes per side, and set aside. 3. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about a 30 seconds. 4. Deglaze the pan with the wine, add the heavy cream, parmesan and cajun seasoning and cook until it thickens a bit, about 3-5 minutes. 5. Toss the pasta in with the alfredo sauce along with the shrimp and serve garnished with green onions. (courtesy of http://bit.ly/1dMUbdH)