Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

By lindaauman

A creamy Alfredo fettuccine spiced with cajun seasoning and served with blackened shrimp that makes for a quick and tasty meal for the family that is also sure to impress guests!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine or your favourite pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning or to taste
• 1/4 cup green onion, sliced (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Start cooking the pasta.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, toss the shrimp in the cajun seasoning, add to pan and cook, about 2-3 minutes per side, and set aside.

Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about a 30 seconds.

Deglaze the pan with the wine, add the heavy cream, parmesan and cajun seasoning and cook until it thickens a bit, about 3-5 minutes.

Toss the pasta in with the Alfredo sauce along with the shrimp and serve garnished with green onions.