Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta
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4.6
129 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
656 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta
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A creamy Tomato Alfredo Sauce, tossed together with yummy pasta and perfectly sautéed Cajun seasoned shrimp to make this easy Cajun Shrimp with Tomato Alfredo Pasta! It's an incredibly delicious dish that you can make with just a handful of ingredients in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta uncooked, such as fettuccine
- 12 ounces large shrimp uncooked, shells removed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 3 leaves fresh basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the shrimp with the cajun seasoning. In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook on both sides until pink, it shouldn't take more than a couple minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the skillet and heat until butter melts over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, then cook for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet, bring to a simmer then turn down the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet and toss everything well together.
- Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan cheese if preferred, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- When cooking any noodles, you want to salt your cooking water really well to season the pasta. So use about one tablespoon of salt.
- Make sure to use the olive oil with the butter. Doing so prevents the milk solids in butter from burning and becoming bitter.
- Never cook onions and garlic on high heat. It will cause them to brown and burn. They need time to soften and develop in flavor.
- To cut down on calories you can use half and half or a light cream.
- You can use sausage or ground beef if you don't like shrimp.
- Salt your pasta water. When cooking any noodles, you want to salt your cooking water really well to season the pasta. So use about one tablespoon of salt.
- Use both the butter and olive oil. Make sure to use the olive oil with the butter. Doing so prevents the milk solids in butter from burning and becoming bitter.
- Don’t cook the garlic on high. Never cook onions and garlic on high heat. It will cause them to brown and burn. They need time to soften and develop in flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
656kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
626mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1998IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1998IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
129 reviews
Excellent
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