Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe with a spicy Alfredo sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguini
- ½ lb shrimp - peeled, deveined, tails removed see note above about shrimp
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tbsp creole seasoning use more or less to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flake
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅔ cup dry white wine (e.g., chardonnay)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- 5 oz parmesan cheese, finely grated
- additional red pepper flake, parmesan cheese and scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare linguini according to package directions.
- Add shrimp. Cook for just a few minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and turn pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Stir in garlic and chopped scallions and sauté for about a minute. Add in 3/4 tablespoon creole seasoning (more or less to taste), and red pepper flake.
- Add in white wine. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until the wine reduces down to about half.
- Stir in heavy cream and finely grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a low boil and simmer until thickened, stirring often.
- Season to taste with black pepper and adjust salt to taste.
- Add shrimp pack to the pan, stir.
- Combine the cajun shrimp sauce with the cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped scallions, parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flake.