Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Name: Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta; 1 pound Shrimp, Shells Off And De-veined; 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Milk; 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Used To Taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
1 pound Shrimp, Shells Off And De-veined
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
4 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Milk
1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Used To Taste

1
Get a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the penne and cook according to package instructions for just barely al dente.
2
While the pasta is cooking, toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning to coat (a zip lock bag or a bowl works well).
3
Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the shrimp and saute.
5
After 1 minute add the garlic, and continue to saute until the shrimp is just done and just turning pink, if not a minute before.
6
Its important not to over cook, as they will continue cooking in the sauce.
7
Remove the shrimp to a plate, scraping out all of the garlic with it.
8
Add the remaining half of the butter to the now empty skillet, along with the heavy cream, milk, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
9
Whisk together, bringing to a boil, until sauce is starting to thicken.
10
When the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the sauce, along with the shrimp.
11
Continue to cook for a few more minutes, until the sauce has thickened up a bit, and the pasta is the perfect consistency.
12
Stir in the Parmesan cheese to taste and serve.

930

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta, 1 pound Shrimp, Shells Off And De-veined, 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning, 4 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, and more.

Yes, Cajun-Style 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-Style Shrimp Alfredo

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