Hey everyone, it is John, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a special dish, cajun shrimp alfredo. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
We opted to keep it classic using fettuccine noodles, but any pasta shape will work great!. While pasta is cooking, season shrimp with cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Use your favorite pasta such as penne, linguine, or fettuccine for a simple and tasty meal.
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It’s appreciated by millions every day. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Cajun Shrimp Alfredo is something that I’ve loved my entire life.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have cajun shrimp alfredo using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Cajun Shrimp Alfredo:
- Take 2 lbs Raw, Peeled & Deveined Tail Off Shrimp
- Prepare 16 oz Pasta of Choice
- Get 2 (14.5 oz) cans of Diced Tomatoes, Drained
- Prepare 16 oz Alfredo Sauce of Choice
- Make ready 2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Prepare 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- Prepare 1 stick Salted Butter
- Prepare Olive Oil
- Take Garlic Powder
- Prepare Onion Powder
- Get Smoked Paprika
- Get Dried Parsley
- Get Cajun Seasoning
This Cajun Pasta is also incredibly versatile. You can make this hearty and tasty dish with chicken, sausage, different seafood like - scallops, crawfish or prawns or make it vegetarian with bell peppers, onions and mushrooms seasoned with Cajun or blackened spices. This Cajun shrimp fettuccine alfredo is packed full of flavor with a little Cajun twist. It's perfect for busy weeknights and you'll say goodbye to jarred sauces when you see how easy it is to make your own!
Steps to make Cajun Shrimp Alfredo:
- Place shrimp in a large bowl with 2 Tbs of olive oil, 2 Tbs of Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder & 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Stir until well coated. Set aside.
- Cook Pasta According to Directions. Optional: Add Salt, Pepper, Cajun Seasoning & Olive Oil to water if desired. Set Aside.
- Heat 2 Tbs of butter with 1 tsp of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 Tbs of Cajun Seasoning. Sauté 2 cans of Drained, diced tomatoes until heated throughout. Set Aside.
- Heat 3 Tbs of Butter and 1 tsp of Olive Oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink and cooked throughout. Set Aside.
- Pour Alfredo Sauce into a large pan. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 3 Tbs of butter, cooked tomatoes & 2 Tbs of Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Heat over medium-low heat. Once warm add 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese & 1 additional cup of heavy cream. Stir to combine. Once cheese is melted add cooked shrimp (With Juices) & pasta to sauce. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with more Cajun seasoning to your liking and parsley.
Plus the little punch of andouille sausage really brings that Cajun flavor. A creamy alfredo fettuccine spiced with cajun seasoning and served with blackened shrimp that makes for a quick and tasty meal for the family that is also sure to impress guests! make the alfredo sauce with cream and parmesan and you are done in less time than it takes to cook the pasta. Add the shrimp and cooked, drained pasta to the first skillet. Crispy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine with an incredibly simple creamy sauce and crispy cajun shrimp with a little hit of heat. This recipe is really all I could think about today, it was a long work day and as the hours dragged on I began to crave something creamy, dreamy, carby, and filled with flavorful plump.
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