Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta – Dinner Under 30 Minutes

• Seafood

  • 1 1/2 lb Shrimp, large or medium

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Green onions

• Pasta & Grains

  • 12 oz Linguine or your favorite shape of pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 Cajun seasoning

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Directions

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and toss with the Cajun seasoning.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter and the olive oil. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until it turns pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and reserve.
• Into the same skillet, add the heavy cream, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Stir and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix well until slightly thick. If it gets too thick you can add more heavy cream or some of the pasta water.
• Drain the cooked pasta.
• Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Mix gently with the sauce until well combined. Garnish with green onions and parsley. If desire add more Cajun seasoning to taste. Serve.