CRISPY CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

Crispy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine image

Provided by Jo Ann Duren

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz fettuccine
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 lb large shrimp
2 Tbsp cajun spice (you can find recipe here)
2 c chicken broth
2 c heavy cream
1 c parmesan cheese, grated
CAJUN SPICE
2 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp red chili powder
1 Tbsp ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Cook fettucine according to package instructions.
2. Clean the shrimp and season with 2 tablespoons Cajun spice. Drizzle the flour over the shrimp and toss in a bowl to make sure each shrimp is covered in flour.
3. In a deep skillet add butter and olive oil and heat over high heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side about 2 minutes until crisp. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet add chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with additional Cajun spice if preferred. Cook until sauce thickens a bit from the heavy cream, then add Parmesan cheese and whisk. Add fettuccine and shrimp to the sauce and toss.
5. Serve warm.