FIERY CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO (CAN SUB CHICKEN)
A winning recipe from Emeril Lagasse's Hot and Spicy Contest. If you like things less spicy, hold back on the cayenne, but the alfredo is meant to temper the heat. I prefer a less salty spice mix, too. Cutting back on the butter or full cream won't work; it changes the dish too drastically and makes it watery. Not diet food and probably not something you'd eat everyday, but would like to. Great for a Mardi Gras party. Just as good using chicken. (I've given warnings all along the way where to cut back on the heat and salt. Oh, okay so I made it not so fiery.)
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For Emeril's Essence: Combine thoroughly all ingredients together. Makes 2/3 cup. Set aside. Six tablespoons needed for recipe, divided.
- Place the shrimp and 3 tablespoons Essence (I used less) in a large resealable plastic bag and shake. Place the bag in the refrigerator while you prepare the sauce. (To control some of the heat, use less than the 3 tablespoons specified. It can always be sprinkled on afterwards.).
- Heat a deep 3-quart skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the andouille sausage. Saute sausage for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes (may want to use less) and garlic and cook 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce.
- In the meantime, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
- To the skillet, add cream, milk, remaining 3 tablespoon Essence (or less), black pepper, chili powder and salt, if additional salt is needed. Stir to a consistent color. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in Parmigiano cheese until melted. Lower heat to a simmer.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in another large skillet over high heat and add the shrimp. Saute shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until they just start to turn pink.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the first skillet with Alfredo. Stir to combine and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Place into a large pasta bowl and top with shrimp.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
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Faisal Pitafi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Angela Snow
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Jillian Shiflett
[email protected]This was an amazing dish! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ntumeleng Khothe
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Tmg SuNita
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Abdullah Joiya
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Enaruna Zoe
[email protected]Loved it!
Nkalubo Henryvick
[email protected]This was a really good recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Brandon Tanner
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Yasini Nyagawa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Gchupkr Khan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and had a great flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Guta Brass
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used chicken instead of shrimp and it turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a qui
ultraman wolf
[email protected]This Cajun shrimp Alfredo was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and added a nice protein to the dish. We will definitely be making this again!