Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Shrimp, medium

• Produce

  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Fettuccine

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk, or more, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup half and half*
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes; set aside. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, thyme and oregano. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately with cajun shrimp, garnished with parsley, if desired.