Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine; 9 ounces frozen peas, thawed; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see Wonderful Homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe); 1 lb medium shrimp (thawed, peeled, and cooked); 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup milk; 1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb fettuccine
9 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see Wonderful Homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe)
1 lb medium shrimp (thawed, peeled, and cooked)
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

1
Cook pasta following package directions, about 12 minutes.
2
Add peas to pasta water for last 2 minutes of cook time.
3
Drain and return to pot.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5
Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
6
Stir in Cajun Seasoning and cook 1 minute.
7
Stir in shrimp and cook 2 minutes and set aside.
8
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
9
Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Slowly whisk in broth and milk.
11
Bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes.
12
Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning and Gruyere until smooth.
13
Pour into pasta pot along with shrimp mixture.
14
Toss to coat and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fettuccine, 9 ounces frozen peas, thawed, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Alfredo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

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