Here’s a Spicy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta recipe—creamy, indulgent, and with a nice kick from Cajun spices 🍤🍝
🍤 Spicy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (Serves 4)
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta & Sauce
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Garnish
- Chopped parsley or green onions
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
2️⃣ Cook shrimp
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make Alfredo sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
4️⃣ Combine
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Add shrimp back to the skillet; stir to combine.
5️⃣ Serve
- Plate pasta and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately with a side of garlic bread if desired.
🔄 Variations
- Spicier: Increase Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce.
- Creamier: Add a splash of cream cheese.
- Vegetables: Toss in bell peppers, spinach, or cherry tomatoes.
- Low-carb: Serve over zucchini noodles.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook fast and can become rubbery.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoothest sauce.
- Simmer cream gently—don’t boil aggressively or it may separate.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan version that cooks pasta in the sauce with the shrimp for even faster cleanup.
