Description
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant, creamy dish that brings the essence of Southern cuisine right to your kitchen. Featuring tender shrimp seasoned with zesty creole spices, this quick and easy recipe envelops fettuccine in a rich sauce made from chicken broth and fresh Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at your table with its bold flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 1 lb jumbo gulf 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 in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain well.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with 1½ tablespoons of creole seasoning.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, sauté shallots for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add garlic last for the final 30 seconds.
- Remove shrimp mixture from skillet; pour chicken broth into the skillet and reduce by half while scraping the bottom.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream and simmer until thickened; whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return shrimp mixture to skillet along with cooked fettuccine; toss to coat in sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg