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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a delicious fusion of flavors, featuring spicy shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • colander

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 8 oz Fettuccine

Shrimp

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined

Sauce

  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced

Optional

  • 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saffron; sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Pour in the heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
  • Combine the pasta with the sauce, mixing until well coated. Serve with parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Alfredo sauce, Cajun recipes, Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta, creamy pasta, seafood pasta, shrimp pasta
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