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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
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A creamy and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Alfredo pasta dish, perfect for a quick comfort dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fettuccine, cooked al dente
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Extra Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet, then cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Reduce heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice, whisking until smooth. Add pasta water if needed.
  4. Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce until coated. Return shrimp to the skillet and gently fold together.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley, black pepper, and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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