Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Water for boiling
- 1 tablespoon salt
Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Alfredo Sauce 🧄🧈
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional:
- parsley
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Boil water in a large pot.
Add:
- salt
- fettuccine noodles
Cook according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Season the Shrimp
In a bowl mix shrimp with:
- olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- paprika
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp 🍤🔥
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp:
- 2–3 minutes per side
Remove once pink and slightly crispy.
Do NOT overcook.
Step 4: Make the Alfredo Sauce
In the same pan melt:
- butter
Add garlic and cook:
- 1 minute
Pour in heavy cream.
Stir and simmer:
- 3–4 minutes
Add:
- parmesan cheese
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Cajun seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Stir until creamy and smooth.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Add cooked pasta into sauce.
Mix well.
Top with shrimp.
Optional:
Add parsley and red pepper flakes.
Serve hot 🔥
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
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