Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
User Reviews
4.5
1,206 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
804 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Cajun
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
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This Cajun shrimp fettuccine alfredo is packed full of flavor with a little Cajun twist. It's perfect for busy weeknights and you'll say goodbye to jarred sauces when you see how easy it is to make your own! Plus the little punch of andouille sausage really brings that Cajun flavor.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound medium-sized shrimp shelled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage sliced into 1/4 inch circles
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- minced parsley
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Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling add in the pasta and cook according to box directions. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
- Set a large high sided skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to the skillet when the oil is hot.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or just until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet add sausage and onion.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent and the sausage is starting to brown.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour chicken stock into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and cayenne pepper to the skillet, stir to combine.
- Simmer on medium heat until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the mixture because dairy can scorch easily.
- Add in the cooked pasta and shrimp and toss to combine.
- If the sauce is too thick you can thin it out with a little milk. If it's too thin let it cook down a bit more until you reach your desired texture.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a lower sodium Cajun seasoning so the shrimp does not come out too salty.
- If you can't find a lower sodium Cajun seasoning use less seasoning and add cayenne pepper for additional heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
804kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
363mg
(121%)
Sodium
3661mg
(153%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 804 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 804kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 363mg | 121% |
| Sodium | 3661mg | 153% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
1,206 reviews
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