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Crispy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine
Crispy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine combines tender pasta with seared shrimp coated in Cajun seasoning and flour, creating a lightly crisp crust. The dish is finished with a creamy sauce made from chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, infused with Cajun spices. This recipe offers a harmony of creamy texture and spicy, crispy shrimp, ideal for a flavorful dinner that balances rich and bold elements.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
659 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound Shrimp deshelled and deveined, large
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tbsp of cajun spice and toss well. Drizzle the flour over the shrimp and toss in a bowl to make sure each shrimp is covered in flour.
- In a deep skillet add the butter and olive oil and heat over high heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side about 2 min until crisp. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet add chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with additional cajun spice if preferred and/or salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then add the Parmesan cheese and whisk. Add fettuccine and shrimp back to the pot and toss.
- Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Choose a Cajun seasoning without salt to prevent over-salting the dish.
- Chicken can replace shrimp if preferred, using the same preparation method.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
281mg
(94%)
Sodium
890mg
(37%)
Potassium
436mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2333IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
278mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 281mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2333IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.