Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
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Recipe Summary Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes with this easy shrimp dish. Sweet shrimp, a hint of heat from the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes, and creamy fettuccine are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.Ingredients | Fettuccine Alfredo Rezept Mit Huhn2 ounces dry fettuccine pasta1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning5 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 teaspoons unsalted butter½ teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon finely grated garlic¼ cup unsalted chicken stock⅛ teaspoon white pepper1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup light whipping cream (18%)salt to taste1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsleyDirectionsFill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the remaining water.Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and add to the bowl, tossing to coat.Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp into the skillet once the butter bubbles and cook for 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl. Add garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits.Whisk in remaining flour-Cajun seasoning slowly until well incorporated. Season with white pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in cream; cook for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese slowly, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes more. Return shrimp to the skillet and add pasta; toss to combine.Mix in a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick, 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve sprinkled with parsley.Info | Fettuccine Alfredo Rezept Mit Huhnprep:
5 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
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