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    Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

    Published: Jan 26, 2011 Last updated: May 27, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Cajun spiced shrimp tops a plate of creamy delicious alfredo sauce tossed with fresh cooked pasta. This meal is ready in just 20 minutes and one the whole family will love.
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    This Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo recipe is made with perfectly seasoned juicy shrimp cooked to perfection and tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce with your favorite pasta. This meal is delicious enough for weeknights and special enough for celebrations. It is a great recipe with protein and flavor and far more budget friendly than eating out!

    The easy alfredo sauce that coats this shrimp and pasta dish is a homemade recipe that you can feel good about, no more need to buy premade jarred sauces when you have a delicious preservative free recipe.

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo in a white bowl.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    ✔️ It is a quick and easy dinner recipe made with simple ingredients with the right amount of flavors.

    ✔️ This cajun shrimp meal is ready in just 20 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights for a dinner the whole family will love.

    ✔️ The creaminess of the alfredo sauce contrasts the spicy and mellows out the heat while packing a punch of flavor.

    Raw thawed peeled and deveined shrimp with tails removed.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Fresh shrimp, I like to buy jumbo or large shrimp and leave the tails on.

    Cajun spice

    Olive oil

    Pasta, I chose to use a fresh linguini pasta.

    Heavy whipping cream, to create the creamy sauce

    Chicken broth, thins out the cream and adds flavor.

    Freshly grated parmesan cheese

    Fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

    Shrimp cooking in a non stick skillet.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked toss with 1 tablespoon butter and a few tablespoons of freshly shredded parmesan.
    2. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with cajun seasoning. Heat the olive oil a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
    3. Make the pasta while the shrimp cook. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked toss with 1 tablespoon butter and a few tablespoons of freshly shredded parmesan.
    4. While the pasta is cooking, add the chicken broth and butter to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and add the heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
    5. Serve the shrimp and sauce over top of pasta sprinkled with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes (if using).
    Cooked pasta with alfredo sauce.

    🥄 Equipment

    Large pot, to cook the pasta.

    Large skillet, to cook the shrimp and make the alfredo sauce

    Large bowl, to season the shrimp

    Colendar, to drain the pasta

    Tongs, to toss the sauce with the pasta.

    🥫Storage

    Store any leftover cajun shrimp alfredo pasta in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Cook some cooked chorizo or andouille sausages to add to the shrimp and pasta.
    • Substitute half of the heavy cream for cream cheese.
    • Substitute ½ teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder with 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper in place of the cajun seasoning.
    • Substitute your favorite pasta, penne pasta or fettuccine pasta are good ones that will work in this recipe.

    💭 Tips

    Place frozen shrimp in a colander and place in the sink. Run cold water over the shrimp until shrimp have thawed. Remove shells before cooking.

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo in a white bowl.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Similar to Chili's menu recipe, this Cajun Chicken Pasta packs flavor and spice.

    Quick and Easy Chicken Alfredo is mild and creamy and a family favorite.

    🍽 Serve with...

    For a complete meal, serve the shrimp and pasta with a healthy green salad topped with Italian vinaigrette and for a beverage this Frosty Peach Mojito!


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    📖 Recipe

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    Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Cajun spiced shrimp tops a plate of creamy delicious alfredo sauce tossed with fresh cooked pasta. This meal is ready in just 20 minutes and one the whole family will love.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian-American
    Servings 4
    Calories 485 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large pot
    • Large skillet
    • Large bowl
    • Colendar
    • Tongs

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    Ingredients
      

    For the shrimp

    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on
    • ¾ tablespoon cajun seasoning
    • ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    For the alfredo sauce

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • 9 ounces fresh linguine pasta

    Instructions
     

    • Toss shrimp with cajun seasoning. Cook shrimp in hot skillet with butter until no longer pink (be careful to not overcook or it will be tough). Remove from skillet and set aside.
    • Linguine – we use Bertolli fresh linguini. It is our very favorite and I use it for every pasta dish that I want linguini for! Cook the package according to directions. Once cooked toss with 1 tablespoon butter and a few tablespoons of freshly shredded parmesan.
    • Bring to a boil chicken broth and butter. Add heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
    • Serve sauce over top of linguini and shrimp. You can sprinkle with parsley, but since I only had cilantro I went with that.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1747IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 3mg
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Anonymous

      March 13, 2011 at 12:09 am

      So I was cooking my shrimp, and was waiting till it was no longer pink. I mean wow I didn't realize shrimp took so long to cook...BUT suddenly it wasn't pink it started turning brown and kinda black...I figured cajun what the hell. You guys were right this is delicious!!!mmmm

      LOL I'm just joking..!! had to toss that in there!

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    2. Suzi

      February 15, 2011 at 6:11 pm

      Oh yummy, all my favorite foods. Can't wait to make this.

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