Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo
This Cajun shrimp pasta alfredo is a hearty and delicious pasta recipe that is easy to make. The homemade sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the zesty seasoned shrimp is so savory and a family favorite.
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail removed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounce Fettuccine pasta noodles
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 6 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on packaging.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- In a large skillet or frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, stir, and let cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream and pasta water. Whisk until completely combined. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and completely incorporated.
For the Cajun Shrimp
- In a large bowl, add shrimp, 1 teaspoon oil, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a large pan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add in shrimp and cook on both sides until opaque in color.
- Once everything is done, add sauce and shrimp to noodles and stir to mix well.