Cajun Shrimp Alfredo. Indulge In Fresh Flavors, Rich Textures, & Comforting Tastes Of A Homemade Meal. Kick up the weeknight dinner routine with this easy (and cheesy!) Cajun Shrimp Alfredo. We opted to keep it classic using fettuccine noodles, but any pasta shape will work great!
This Cajun Pasta is also incredibly versatile. You can make this hearty and tasty dish with chicken, sausage, different seafood like - scallops, crawfish or prawns or make it vegetarian with bell peppers, onions and mushrooms seasoned with Cajun or blackened spices. Add the shrimp and cooked, drained pasta to the first skillet. You can have Cajun Shrimp Alfredo using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
- Prepare 2 lbs of Raw, Peeled & Deveined Tail Off Shrimp.
- It's 16 oz of Pasta of Choice.
- You need 2 (14.5 oz) of cans of Diced Tomatoes, Drained.
- You need 16 oz of Alfredo Sauce of Choice.
- You need 2 cups of Shredded Parmesan Cheese.
- You need 2 cups of Heavy Whipping Cream.
- You need 1 stick of Salted Butter.
- Prepare of Olive Oil.
- It's of Garlic Powder.
- It's of Onion Powder.
- Prepare of Smoked Paprika.
- You need of Dried Parsley.
- It's of Cajun Seasoning.
This is my version of Dave and Buster's Cajun Shrimp Alfredo. This goes together rather quickly and is so good. I would certainly serve this to company by doubling the recipe. Also, if you like spicy but not to spicy you can leave out the last addition of the Creole seasoning, or you can add more if you really like spicy.
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo instructions
- Place shrimp in a large bowl with 2 Tbs of olive oil, 2 Tbs of Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder & 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Stir until well coated. Set aside..
- Cook Pasta According to Directions. Optional: Add Salt, Pepper, Cajun Seasoning & Olive Oil to water if desired. Set Aside..
- Heat 2 Tbs of butter with 1 tsp of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 Tbs of Cajun Seasoning. Sauté 2 cans of Drained, diced tomatoes until heated throughout. Set Aside..
- Heat 3 Tbs of Butter and 1 tsp of Olive Oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink and cooked throughout. Set Aside..
- Pour Alfredo Sauce into a large pan. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 3 Tbs of butter, cooked tomatoes & 2 Tbs of Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Heat over medium-low heat. Once warm add 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese & 1 additional cup of heavy cream. Stir to combine. Once cheese is melted add cooked shrimp (With Juices) & pasta to sauce. Stir to combine. Sprinkle with more Cajun seasoning to your liking and parsley..
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. Crispy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine with an incredibly simple creamy sauce and crispy cajun shrimp with a little hit of heat. This recipe is really all I could think about today, it was a long work day and as the hours dragged on I began to crave something creamy, dreamy, carby, and filled with flavorful plump.