She’s A Foodie: Cajun Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo

Ingredients:

8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta

1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)

1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

2 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth

1 cup heavy/whipping cream (can substitute with half/half or 8 oz. low fat cream cheese)

1 cup parmigiana reggiano (parmesan), grated

½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste

¼ cup green onion, sliced (optional)

Directions:

Start cooking the pasta.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, toss the shrimp in the Cajun seasoning, add to pan and coo, about 2-3 minutes per side, and set aside.

Add the garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Deglaze the pan with the wine, add heavy cream, parmesan and Cajun seasoning and cook until it thickens a bit, about 3-5 minutes

Toss the pasta in with the Alfredo sauce along with the shrimp and serve garnished with green onions.

 

Jasmine