Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
A rich and creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo pasta dish with a kick!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 8 ounce Fettuccine Pasta cooked according to package directions
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can also add cooked chicken or sausage to this dish.