Best 7 Easy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with our Easy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Recipes**

Craving a dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors? Look no further than our collection of easy Cajun shrimp Alfredo recipes. These culinary delights marry the bold and spicy essence of Cajun cuisine with the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce, resulting in a heavenly union that will leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we introduce a variety of recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. From a classic Cajun shrimp Alfredo with its vibrant colors and robust flavors to a lighter and healthier version that won't compromise on taste, we have something for every palate. Get ready to experience a taste sensation that will transport you to the heart of Louisiana with every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo easy and delicious dinner with shrimp, vegetables, pasta, and a simple Cajun Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Lisa Huff

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound penne ((or your favorite pasta))
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped)
1 pound shrimp (shells removed, deveined, & chopped if desired)
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to box directions for al dente.
  • Meanwhile, cook onion, pepper, and shrimp in large nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and shrimp is pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Place a large pot over medium heat. Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic cloves. Cook about 1 minute or until garlic is soft and fragrant, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream to the saucepan, whisk until cream comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning until smooth and thick. Add more Cajun seasoning as desired. Stir in onions, peppers, shrimp, and drained cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 415 mg, Sodium 1484 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Instead of buying a jar of Alfredo sauce, make it from scratch with this simple recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add the shrimp, cheese, garlic and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Drain fettuccine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 52g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 337mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes with this easy shrimp dish. Sweet shrimp, a hint of heat from the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes, and creamy fettuccine are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
5 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
¼ cup unsalted chicken stock
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup light whipping cream (18%)
salt to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 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, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the remaining water.
  • Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and add to the bowl, tossing to coat.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp into the skillet once the butter bubbles and cook for 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl. Add garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits.
  • Whisk in remaining flour-Cajun seasoning slowly until well incorporated. Season with white pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in cream; cook for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese slowly, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes more. Return shrimp to the skillet and add pasta; toss to combine.
  • Mix in a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick, 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 292.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 817.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Spicy and creamy....a great combination! Homemade Alfredo is always best, but the Knorr® mix plus Parmesan is a quick easy alternative. Serve over angel hair pasta.

Provided by GIMMEYOURWILDS

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound andouille sausage, diced
¼ onion, diced
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ¾ cups milk
1 (1.6 oz) package dry Alfredo sauce mix (such as Knorr®)
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided

Steps:

  • Combine sausage, onion, celery, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and sage in a skillet; cook and stir until sausage is cooked through and celery and bell pepper are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until cooked through and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Whisk milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and garlic into sauce until cheese is melted. Stir shrimp mixture into sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO



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This is my version of Dave and Buster's Cajun Shrimp Alfredo. This goes together rather quickly and is so good. I would certainly serve this to company by doubling the recipe. Also, if you like spicy but not to spicy you can leave out the last addition of the Creole seasoning, or you can add more if you really like spicy.

Provided by Tmisen2980

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, without tails
2 tablespoons tony's creole seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup tomatoes, diced, I used fresh from the garden
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg yolk
1 cup onion, diced, divided
8 ounces linguine
1/2-1 tablespoon tony's creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Get all of your ingredients ready, tomatoes diced, onion diced and so forth because the recipe goes together fast once the shrimp is cooked.
  • Toss the shrimp in 1 tablespoon of the Creole Seasoning, set aside.
  • Fill a pan with water adding salt to season the pasta. When water boils add pasta and cook until al dente.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat a skillet with the olive oil and butter inside. Add the mushrooms and garlic powder when the butter has melted, cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, next add 1/2 cup of the onions and cook for another minute then add the shrimp. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
  • When the shrimp has cooked add the cream and the other addition of Creole Seasoning (the 1/2 to 1 T). Bring this to a simmer then turn the heat down to medium low.
  • Add the cheese, egg yolk, and the tomatoes. Heat until the sauce thickens. The heat needs to be low to keep the egg from curdling.
  • When the sauce has thickened add the other 1/2 cup of onions and the drained pasta. Toss unil the pasta is coated. Garnish with extra diced tomatoes and cheese if desired.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO



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I played around with some different seafood and fettuccini recipes, and combined our favorites into this delicious Cajun shrimp and sausage Alfredo dish that my family can't seem to get enough of. It is filling and so quick and easy to make.

Provided by mammak

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package pork sausage links, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsweet® Farms Seasoning Blend)
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce (such as Bertolli®)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) box fettuccine noodles
2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, frozen vegetables, and mushrooms. Saute until sausage is almost fully cooked, onions are tender, and any liquid from the frozen vegetables has almost fully evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in Creole seasoning, garlic, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, 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, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fettuccine, top with shrimp-sausage mixture, and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 160.6 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1466.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

EASY CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Creamy and Cheesy with just the right heat.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz angel hair pasta or your favorite
2 Tbsp butter
1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
3 clove garlic minced
1/4 c white wine
2 c heavy cream
2 c parmigiano-reggiano, grated
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1/4 c green onions sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Start cooking the pasta in salted boiling water. Toss the shrimp with the 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
  • 2. Melt the butter in large saucepan. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes per side and remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3. Add garlic to pan cook 30 seconds. Deglaze with the wine and add the heavy cream, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning and parmigian-reggiano. Cook until thickened a bit.
  • 4. Drain the pasta and toss in the alfredo with the shrimp. Garnish with the green onions

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp will have a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than frozen shrimp.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp before cooking. This will help to remove any grit or sand from the shrimp.
  • Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning before cooking. This will give the shrimp a delicious flavor.
  • Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet with a little bit of oil. This will help to sear the shrimp and give them a nice golden brown color.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp for just a few minutes, until they are pink and opaque.
  • Make the Alfredo sauce while the shrimp is cooking. This will help to ensure that both the shrimp and the sauce are hot when you serve the dish.
  • To make the Alfredo sauce, simply melt butter in a saucepan and then whisk in flour. Gradually whisk in milk and cream until the sauce is smooth and thick. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Once the shrimp and the Alfredo sauce are both ready, combine them in a bowl and stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
  • Serve the shrimp Alfredo over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This easy Cajun shrimp Alfredo is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the Alfredo sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

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