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Creamy Alfredo Shrimp Pasta With Cajun seasoning

Rich, creamy alfredo sauce and hint of spicy from cajun seasoning, makes its decadent. Prepped in just 30 minutes, you can have this incredible dish on the table for your family in no time!

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INSTRUCTIONS

HERE ARE MY STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS TO SHOW YOU EACH STEP

STEP 1 : Cooking Pasta

  • Cook 3/4 lb fettuccini in salted water with 1 tsp oil according to package instructions and drain.
  • Don’t rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better)

STEP 2 : Seasoning Shrimp

In a bowl add peeled and deveined 1/2 lb shrimp, add 2 tbsp cajun seasoning and give a good mix.

STEP 3 : 

  • In a large saucepan, add 1 tbsp oil and once heated add cajun seasoned shrimp and cook until they turns in to pink. It will take about 2 mins per side to cook (don’t over cook the shrimp)
  • Remove cooked shrimp and keep aside in a separate bowl.

STEP 4 : Alfredo sauce

  • In the same pan with left over oil, add 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions and sauté for 4 mins until soft and golden.
  • Now add the 1.5 cups of heavy cream, bring to boil and cook for 4 mins by stirring occasionally OR until the sauce thickened.

STEP 5 : 

  • Remove from heat.
  • Grate in the parmesan, and mix in thoroughly. Add pepper to taste.

STEP 6 : 

  • Add cooked pasta and shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.

STEP 7 : Serving

 Serve hot with grated parmesan on top.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

  • Pasta cooking: Cook pasta in salted water with 1 tsp oil according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better.
  • Substitute: You can use any type of pasta that you prefer.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave; the sauce may separate.
  • Make ahead: This dish is best served immediately, although the shrimp can be cooked 1 day in advance and added to the sauce with the cream until warmed through.

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Creamy Alfredo Shrimp Pasta With Cajun seasoning

Author: Chili in a pod Cooking Method:Sautéing Cuisine:Italian Courses:Lunch, Dinner Recipe Keys: C Creamy pasta A Alfredo sauce S Shrimp pasta
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:4 servings Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Rich, creamy and hint of spicy from cajun seasoning, makes its decadent. Prepped in just 30 minutes, you can have this incredible dish on the table for your family in no time!

Ingredients

    • Garnishing

Instructions

    Cooking pasta

  1. Cook 3/4 lb fettuccini in salted water according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better.

    2. Cajun seasoned Shrimp

  2. In a bowl add peeled and deveined shrimp, add cajun seasoning and give a good mix.
  3. In a large saucepan, add oil and once heated add cajun seasoned shrimp and cook until they turns in to pink. It will take about 2 mins per side to cook. (don’t over cook the shrimp)
  4. Remove cooked shrimp and keep aside in a separate bowl.

    5. How to make Alfredo sauce

  5. In the same pan with left over oil, add 2 tbsp butter, garlic, onions and sauté for 4 mins until soft and golden.
  6. Now add the 1.5 cups of heavy cream, bring to boil and cook for 4 mins by stirring occasionally OR until the sauce thickened.

    7. Final preparation

  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Grate in the parmesan, and mix in thoroughly. Add pepper to taste.
  9. Add cooked pasta and shrimp and toss to coat.

    10. Serving

  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with grated parmesan on top.

Notes & Tips

  • Pasta cooking: Cook pasta in salted water with 1 tsp oil according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better.
  • Substitute: You can use any type of pasta that you prefer.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave; the sauce may separate.
  • Make ahead: This dish is best served immediately, although the shrimp can be cooked 1 day in advance and added to the sauce with the cream until warmed through.
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