Description
A quick and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo featuring blackened shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices, tossed in a creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or special occasion, this dish combines rich, creamy textures with a spicy kick that will impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta (gluten free for gluten free option)
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Sauce
- 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
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp: In a pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same pan, add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Make the Alfredo sauce: Deglaze the pan by adding the white wine or chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Combine pasta and shrimp: Add the cooked fettuccine and blackened shrimp back into the pan with the Alfredo sauce. Toss everything together gently to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo immediately, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the white wine with chicken broth if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your desired spice level; add more if you like it spicier.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free without sacrificing flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Creole, American
