Cajun Shrimp Alfredo – Creole Cajun seasoned large shrimp with a semi homemade alfredo Cajun sauce and perfectly cooked fusilli pasta. Shrimp Pasta that is ready in about 30 minutes!
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This is such a great and easy dinner recipe to make that only takes about 30 minutes to pull together. We really love the fact that you can change the heat level and “add ins” for this recipe!
The recipe that I’m sharing here is a combination of shrimp, alfredo, Cajun seasoning and pasta! However, you could change it up and add roasted chicken, andouille sausage instead of shrimp. This pasta is also fantastic with seamed broccoli!
You’ll notice in this recipe that I’m only using about 1 tablespoon of creole/cajun seasoning for the sauce and 1 teaspoon to the shrimp. I tend to tone down the seasonings at home because we have a toddler but you can totally add more! Just taste the sauce as you go.
Why You Should Make This Semi Homemade Cajun Shrimp Alfredo…
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- pantry and freezer items used
- easy to make and customize
QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS FOR Semi Homemade Cajun Shrimp Alfredo:
- Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Alfredo Sauce
- Cajun/Creole Seasoning
- Fusilli Pasta
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How to make Cajun Shrimp Alfredo:
- Cook Pasta
Fill a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and add fusilli. Cook pasta for 13 minutes and drain.
- Make the sauce!
While pasta is cooking, heat alfredo in a small sauce pan. Stir in 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Heat on low until hot.
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While pasta is cooking and sauce is heating, heat a medium or large skillet on medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp
Seasoning shrimp with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and cook shrimp for 4-6 minutes or until done.
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Shrimp is done when pink and curled.
- Combine
Combine shrimp and pasta. Add in sauce until desired consistency is achieved.
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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - Creole Cajun seasoned large shrimp with a semi homemade alfredo Cajun sauce and perfectly cooked fusilli pasta. Shrimp Pasta that is ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- salt
- 16 ounces dry fusilli pasta
- 16 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning + 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 jars (15 ounce each) Alfredo Sauce
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and add fusilli.
- Cook pasta for 13 minutes and drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat alfredo in a small sauce pan. Stir in 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Heat on low until hot.
- While pasta is cooking and sauce is heating, heat a medium or large skillet on medium heat.
- Seasoning shrimp with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and cook shrimp for 4-6 minutes or until done.
- Shrimp is done when pink and curled.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp.
- Add in sauce until desired consistency is achieved.
- Optional - sprinkle parsley for garnish
Notes
You can use more or less seasoning, depending on your preference.
Make sure to use an alfredo sauce that you love, not all sauces are made the same
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 267Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1728mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 24g
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