Description
Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is a mouthwatering dish that melds succulent shrimp with a rich, flavorful sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also stunning in presentation, making it ideal for both casual family dinners and special occasions. With vibrant colors and a creamy texture, each bite transports you to the heart of Louisiana, leaving everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning until pink (about 2 minutes on each side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth; let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cooked shrimp and fettuccine into the sauce; toss until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 230mg