Cajun Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Cajun Alfredo Fettuccine
Dive into this irresistible Cajun Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Cajun Alfredo Fettuccine recipe that’s bursting with flavor—perfect for dinner tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning; cook until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, then add cream and milk while whisking.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with lemon juice.
- Toss cooked fettuccine with sauce and return shrimp to the skillet; mix well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg