Name: Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Cajun/American
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; 12 oz fettuccine pasta; Water for boiling; 1 tbsp salt; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; ½ lb andouille sausage, sliced; Fresh parsley, chopped; Additional Parmesan cheese

Description

Bold Cajun spices, juicy shrimp, and a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce come together in this quick yet elegant Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Recipe — a soul-satisfying taste of Louisiana on your plate.

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

12 oz fettuccine pasta
Water for boiling
1 tbsp salt

Optional Add-ins:

1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ lb andouille sausage, sliced

Garnishes:

Fresh parsley, chopped
Additional Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Marinate Shrimp: Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Let sit while prepping other ingredients.
Boil Pasta: Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
Sauté Shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
Make Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and cream, then stir in Parmesan, onion powder, and more Cajun seasoning. Simmer until smooth.
Combine Everything: Add pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Fold in shrimp and any optional veggies or sausage. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.

Serve: Plate in shallow bowls, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
To lower the spice, reduce Cajun seasoning or omit cayenne.
Stir in pasta water to loosen sauce if it thickens too much.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Cajun/American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 610 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 870 mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 225 mg