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Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

[heart_this] · Feb 26, 2014 · 84 Comments

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

A creamy alfredo fettuccine spiced with cajun seasoning and served with blackened shrimp that makes for a quick and tasty meal for the family that is also sure to impress guests!

Up next for my NOLA Mardi Gras theme is a quick and easy cajun/creole spiced shrimp fettuccine alfredo. I really cannot express just how quick and easy this dish is, you pretty much just season the shrimp with a cajun seasoning, cook it in a pan, make the alfredo sauce with cream and parmesan and you are done in less time than it takes to cook the pasta. Despite how easy this dish is, it is also super tasty, I mean you really cannot go wrong with alfredo pasta but then you add some cajun seasoned shrimp and thing only get better! This cajun spiced shrimp fettuccine alfredo is a great weeknight meal for the family but it is also sure to impress guests!

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4

A creamy alfredo fettuccine spiced with cajun seasoning and served with blackened shrimp that makes for a quick and tasty meal for the family that is also sure to impress guests!

ingredients
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or your favourite pasta (gluten free for gluten free)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced (optional)
directions
  1. Start cooking the pasta.
  2. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, toss the shrimp in the cajun seasoning, add to pan and cook, about 2-3 minutes per side, and set aside.
  3. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about a 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze the pan with the wine, add the heavy cream, parmesan and cajun seasoning and cook until it thickens a bit, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Toss the pasta in with the alfredo sauce along with the shrimp and serve garnished with green onions.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 523, Fat 23.2g (Saturated 13.5g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 345mg, Sodium 502mg, Carbs 35g, (Fiber 0, Sugars 0), Protein 41.2g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 26, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Mouthwatering! This is a fantastic pasta dish.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Judith Johnson says

      September 6, 2019 at 9:13 pm

      I love all Italian food!! I should have been born with Italian genes since if I see it on a menu, I’ve got to order it. Now a chance to cook it from scratch is a dream come true!!❤❤❤ I’ll probably gain 50#…hopefully not. Keep up the great work finding all these wonderful recipes.

      Reply
      • Linda says

        April 18, 2021 at 6:50 pm

        This in not Italian it is Cajun.

        Reply
  2. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    February 26, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    MI know my boys would love this! Going to have to try to make a lightened up version for myself ;).

    Reply
    • Helen Adair says

      March 27, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      How would you lighten this up

      Reply
  3. Maria says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Wow, what a rich pasta dish! nice!

    Reply
  4. Helen Rodgers says

    February 26, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    My favourite pasta dish (till now) is the Pasta Carbonara. I prepare the sauce wothout the eggs, so it is just heavy cream, garlic, parmesan and white wine. So, basically I've been making Alfredo sauce this whole time…Anyhow, it is so damn delicious and I would love to put some shrimp in it.

    Cheers,
    Concrete Polishing Fulham

    Reply
  5. Julie @ Table for Two says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    When I saw these photos, my stomach legit started to growl!!

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    This is so beautiful! Dinner indeed 🙂

    Reply
  7. Heather Christo says

    February 26, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    This looks absolutely fantastic! I'm with Julie and the growling stomach!

    Reply
  8. naomi says

    February 26, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Wait faster than it take to cook pasta? I'm so making this! LOVE.

    Reply
  9. marla says

    February 26, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I am soooooo all on this recipe!

    Reply
  10. Gaby says

    February 26, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Quick, easy and delicious, what's not to love?

    Reply
  11. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    February 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Fabulous, Kevin! You are such a tease. I'm SO hungry for dinner right now! Cannot wait to make your version. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    February 26, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Ok, I gotta say, you make the most delicious looking food EVER – seriously, out of ALL the food blogs I subscribe to, yours always makes me actually want to *make* the food !! You just have the best taste … anyways, thanks for sharing with the rest of us 🙂 I really love getting your blog's emails to my Inbox every time!!

    Reply
  13. Carla says

    February 27, 2014 at 12:56 am

    This looks really good! I had been thinking of making cajun shrimp fettucini alfredo this week! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
    Carla @ Love Cartista

    Reply
  14. Cheri Savory Spoon says

    February 27, 2014 at 3:16 am

    What a great combination, looks so good, love the flavor combinations.

    Reply
  15. Memoria James says

    February 27, 2014 at 3:35 am

    Oh this dish looks so tempting. I wish I could have a bowl or two of it now! Lovely photos!

    Reply
  16. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    February 27, 2014 at 5:46 am

    Yummy!! Loving the cajun spice here!

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Looks excellent! I think this is going to be dinner tonight, I have all the ingredients at home (I can't eat cow dairy products so I'll use soy milk for the cream)

    Reply
  18. bev @ bev cooks says

    February 27, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Dying, dying dying.

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Mmm I love using cajun seasoning. This recipe looks so easy to make and sounds so good. I think I know what I'll be making next week for dinner!

    Reply
  20. Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says

    March 2, 2014 at 2:04 am

    This looks so good! It's the perfect weekend dinner!

    Reply
  21. Sadia Rony says

    March 3, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    i love it….

    Reply
  22. Pam says

    March 3, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I know better than to come here when I am hungry. This pasta is screaming my name! It looks fantastic Kevin.

    Reply
  23. marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says

    March 3, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Ohhhhhhhh. Yes please I need this pasta!

    Reply
  24. Soo Min Lee says

    March 6, 2014 at 12:52 am

    Looks delish Kevin!

    Reply
  25. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    March 6, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    total comfort food!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    March 11, 2014 at 3:18 am

    Absolutely delicious! I added some pepper flakes for spice.

    Reply
  27. terri says

    March 18, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    has already been repinned from my pin 952 times so far, as of today! way to go!!

    Reply
  28. Unknown says

    April 29, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    something to look forward to on this grey, dreary April day….thank you once again Kevin!

    Reply
  29. Unknown says

    May 16, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Very delicious, the consistency of the sauce is magnificent. This is a nutritious and very scrumptious recipe. I believe this the best one out of the other recipes I have tried.

    Reply
  30. Grandbabycakes says

    May 19, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I have seen this in my dreams and now I must make it since it is a reality!!

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    June 1, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Made this for dinner added mussels and used linguine instead. Very easy tasty and delicious thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    June 2, 2014 at 2:54 am

    Delicious, I didnt have leftovers. My kids loved it!

    Reply
  33. kevin says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Anonymous & Anonymous: I'm glad you enjoyed it! Mussels would be great in this!

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    I just tried the recipe. Very yummy! I didn't have any cajun spices or green onions, so I just used old bay and with some chili powder and italian parsley. It worked great. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    June 9, 2014 at 2:18 am

    This is phenomenal. Every one of my family of 5 loved this…I had to protect my plate from all 3 of my kids! Thanks!

    Reply
  36. kevin says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Anonymous: I'm glad that you and your family enjoyed it!

    Reply
  37. Cindy says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:02 am

    Kevin–what brand of Cajun Seasoning do you use? I made this recipe and used less Cajun than written and it was still way too salty. Not too hot just too salty. It had great potential, I'll try it again (hubby is heading to Alaska and will bring home fresh shrimp). I'm ordering some Cajun Seasoning from Penzy's. I have had great luck with their spices. Thanks for all your great recipes. I turn to your blog often for menu inspiration.

    Reply
    • Gina says

      June 20, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      Tony Cheri now has a no salt version. I ordered mine from Amazon! 🙂

      Reply
  38. kevin says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Cindy: It's actually not easy to find here so I usually use a homemade blend. Click through the link on the cajun seasoning in the recipe above to see the seasoning recipe.

    Reply
  39. Cindy says

    July 21, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Thanks Kevin for your prompt response. Your recipe for Cajun seasoning looks great–can't wait to try it. The Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich looks amazing too. I pinned it for later. Thanks again.

    Reply
  40. Angela Fulbright says

    August 24, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    Absolutely amazing and easy to make! My children ask me to make this dish all the time!

    Reply
  41. Leslie says

    September 10, 2014 at 1:50 am

    I just made this for dinner and it was awesome! Very easy and the sauce was perfect. I added some cherry tomatoes and some parsley to lighten it up a bit and served it with roasted asparagus. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    September 14, 2014 at 1:54 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dish. I always cut up some chicken breast, season it up with blackened seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. I season the shrimp the exact same way. Then I follow directions exactly. This is one of my favorite dishes and the hubby and son loves it.

    Reply
  43. Erin Gifford says

    October 12, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Made this last night for dinner. So quick. So easy. So delicious. Perfect for a family. Thanks, Kevin!

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    November 8, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Awesome dish! Husband and I loved it. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:12 am

    I have been looking for a REAL cajun pasta recipe forever! Every other one I came across had all fake ingredients and just lacked any real cooking. This was the best recipe. I loved how I was able to make a light and delicious cream sauce. I used Light Cream instead of heavy and it was still fantastic. I also threw in some pecorino romano cheese along with the parmesan. I would recommend to anyone cooking this for the first time to grate the parmesan cheese themselves. Makes a huge difference with taste/texture. THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPIE!!!!

    Reply
  46. Kelsey White says

    January 27, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Kevin, if I want to make a whole box of pasta, should I just double all of the ingredients?

    Reply
  47. kevin says

    January 27, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Kelsey White: Yes, that would work and give you a lot more servings!

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Delicious!! Easy, quick and better than most restaurant dishes. Thanks Kevin for sharing your wonderful recipes- they never disappoint.

    Reply
  49. Monique Shurray says

    February 28, 2015 at 2:26 am

    The sauce was so good! However, the brand of Cajun seasoning I used (Tony Chacheres) left my shrimp way too salty. Next time I will use a different brand or create my own blend from this recipe. I will definitely try again.

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2015 at 1:27 am

    AAAAAAHHHH sop hungry

    Reply
  51. Sandy says

    August 17, 2015 at 12:45 am

    Made this dish tonight and it was delicious. I didn't taste much of the cajun seasoning so I had to add more than the recipe suggests, but that's an easy fix. The sauce was PERFECT. Thank you! I paired it with my baked pesto-stuffed portobello mushrooms and it went so well.

    Reply
  52. kevin says

    August 17, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Sandy: I'm glad you enjoyed it!

    Reply
  53. Lexy says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:36 am

    Ooooooh…looks delish, as usual with your recipes 🙂
    Kevin, I really like using the precooked shrimp….any words of wisdom I should be aware of when exchanging for non-cooked shrimp?

    Reply
  54. Janece says

    October 25, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    I made this tonight. I was delicious. My 12 y.o. loved it. Great dish.

    Reply
  55. oems kin says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    This looks better than the cheesecake factory!

    Reply
  56. deweycutie says

    December 27, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Yum Yum and more Yum! Made this last night and it was awesome! I doubled everything for the sauce and added a little more butter. I substituted chicken for shrimp. Amazing flavor

    Reply
  57. kevin says

    December 27, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    deweycutie: I'm glad you enjoyed it! Chicken is a great alternative to shrimp in this!

    Reply
  58. Cheryl Donnelly says

    December 28, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    How do I email or past on Facebook this recipe. It is definitely a must share.

    Reply
  59. kevin says

    December 28, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Cheryl Donnelly: Click on the Facebook button to share on Facebook or email this link: https://www.closetcooking.com/2014/02/cajun-shrimp-fettuccine-alfredo.html

    Reply
  60. Carrie Weakland says

    January 3, 2016 at 2:08 am

    This was delicious! Very rich and creamy, and quick to make. The only change I made was that I marinated the shrimp in the Cajun seasoning before cooking. It was fabulous. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
  61. RouseCat says

    September 20, 2016 at 2:16 am

    Just made this for dinner tonight after discovering the recipe on Pinterest. Phenomenally delicious! Thank you :o)

    Reply
  62. kevin says

    September 22, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    RouseCat: I'm glad you liked it!

    Reply
  63. Anonymous says

    February 28, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    This looks amazing and I'd like to make it tonight for Fat Tuesday, but I only have 2% milk and no heavy cream. DJ you think that would work?

    Reply
  64. Hartley2 says

    February 28, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    I make so many of your recipes but I never go to the place where I can thank you and tell you how much I enjoy your emails with recipes and beautiful pictures of your food. So, THANK YOU! You inspire me.

    Reply
  65. Denise Browning says

    March 1, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    Hi, Kevin! What a flavorful dish… I am eating it with the eyes!It is already on my must-try list.

    Reply
  66. kevin says

    March 3, 2017 at 12:49 am

    Hartley2: Thanks! I'm glad you have been enjoying my recipes!

    Denise Browning: Enjoy!

    Reply
  67. Anonymous says

    March 8, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    Thawed or frozen shrimp when cooking?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      March 17, 2019 at 11:38 am

      Thawed shrimp.

      Reply
  68. Lindi Phillips says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:22 am

    this sound really yum, but unfortantely, I am allergic to all things chili and curry, very mild tolerance to sweet and smokey paprika, could you please suggest something I could use in place of, it seems everybody adds chili to just about everything . Have tried making things just without the hot things but always needs something else… Thankyou in advance

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    By far, one of our family's favorite meals!! I have to double it to feed 3 grown boys! Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  70. K says

    February 24, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    LOVE this dish!!!! I have made this several times, restaurant quality yet so easy!!! I use McCormick perfect pinch Cajun seasoning (no msg) I use the amount called for in this recipe and it’s not to salty at all… I am not a salt person!! Thanks for this dish!!!

    Reply
  71. Jim says

    November 11, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    Made this tonight with the more spicy Tony Cachere’s Creole seasoning, wow! Restaurant quality and then some. And so quick and easy, no marinating, no waiting for a pressure cooker to get up to presssure. Added to my weeknight rotation.

    Reply
  72. Yetta says

    September 22, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    Made this recipe. Turned out great! I will make it again.

    Reply

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