Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Serves:
4 people
Cooking Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 oz fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Slap Ya Mamma Pepper Cajun Sauce (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt and add fettuccine noodles. Cook until al dente according to package directions. Strain pasta and set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp just turn pink and start to curl for about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with Slap Ya Mamma Pepper Cajun Sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once it melts add garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds
- Deglaze the pan with white wine. Stir and scrape up any of the browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Let reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Once reduced, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, stir in parmesan cheese and remaining Slap Ya Mamma Pepper Cajun Sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in cooked fettuccine and stir until all pasta is coated.
- Divide among bowls, top with cooked shrimp, and garnish with chopped parsley.
