Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this deliciously creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful recipe features succulent shrimp, perfectly seared and tossed in a rich, zesty sauce infused with Cajun spices. The combination of al dente fettuccine and a creamy sauce creates a comforting meal that your family will love. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, this dish is quick enough for weeknight dinners but impressive enough to serve at gatherings. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables, making it as versatile as it is delicious. Dive into this irresistible Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe and make it a staple on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2–3 tablespoons creole seasoning blend
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with creole seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add seasoned shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes; add garlic in the last 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet and reduce slightly before stirring in heavy cream; let simmer until thickened.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toss cooked noodles into the sauce with shrimp; serve hot garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg