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Classic Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Traditional dish · Cajun
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring plump shrimp coated in a bold Cajun spice blend, tossed with fettuccine in a decadent sauce.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta12 oz
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1.5 lbs
- Butter4 tbsp
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Heavy cream1.5 cups
- Chicken broth0.5 cup
- Cajun seasoning2 tbsp
- Parmesan cheese, grated0.5 cup
- Green onions, chopped0.25 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in Cajun seasoning.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- 6
Add cooked fettuccine and cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Stir in chopped green onions. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Serve immediately.
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