Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Description
Cajun-seasoned shrimp is served over fettuccine and homemade Alfredo sauce in this quick weeknight dinner for one.
Ingredients
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2 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
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1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
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5 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 teaspoons unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
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1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
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1/8 teaspoon white pepper
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup light whipping cream (18%)
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3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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salt to taste
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
2
Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry, add to the bowl, and toss to coat.
3
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When butter bubbles, add shrimp and cook until opaque and pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl. Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth to the skillet and scrape up any brown bits.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low. Season broth with white pepper and red pepper flakes. Slowly whisk in cream and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese slowly, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes more. Return shrimp to the skillet, add pasta, and toss to combine.
5
Add reserved cooking water 1 tablespoon at a time, if sauce is too thick. Season with salt to taste. Serve sprinkled with parsley.