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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe

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Indulge in a flavorful Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with perfectly seasoned shrimp, served alongside a vibrant cherry tomato salad and garlic toast.

Ingredients

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For the Cajun Shrimp:

  • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

For the Alfredo Sauce:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
  • Salt for pasta water

For the Side:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil, chopped

For the Toast:

  • 4 slices of white or sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sear the Shrimp: Sauté shrimp with Cajun seasoning in olive oil and butter until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, make the Alfredo sauce by melting butter, adding garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Season and simmer with shrimp and parsley.
  4. Prepare the Side: Sauté cherry tomatoes and bell peppers, then garnish with basil.
  5. Make the Toast: Spread butter and garlic powder on bread slices, then toast until golden.
  6. Finish and Plate: Toss pasta in the sauce or serve shrimp Alfredo over pasta. Plate with toast and tomato salad. Garnish to taste.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes in the dish.
  • Feel free to customize the pasta with additional vegetables or protein of your choice.

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