Zydeco Stomp Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

Hold onto your hat and prepare for a culinary escape into the bayou with this Cajun-inspired creamy pasta dish with shrimp and Alfredo sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 710 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups 1% milk
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
• ½ (1 pound) package frozen fire-roasted pepper and onion blend

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.

Step 4

Melt butter for Alfredo sauce in the same skillet. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cream cheese cubes and Cajun seasoning. Whisk sauce to smooth out any large lumps. Slowly pour in milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, while continuing to whisk.

Step 5

Add Parmesan cheese, roasted pepper blend, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Continue to cook and stir until sauce reaches desired thickness, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and top with shrimp. Serve garnished with parsley.