There are many things that we may enjoy eating for dinner but some of them are considered to be a real treat. That is the case with shrimp and if you are somebody that enjoys eating a good, shrimp dinner then this Cajun shrimp fettuccine is going to be something that you make over and over again.
When it comes to making a good dinner for our family, there are a few things that we want to keep in mind. We need it to be delicious so that we put a smile on everyone’s face. At the same time, we don’t want it to be so difficult that it takes forever to make. Fortunately, this recipe combines those two factors perfectly so put it on your table tonight.
Ingredients:
8 ounces fettuccine
1 pound large shrimp, deshelled and deveined
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun spice and toss well. Drizzle the flour over the shrimp and toss in a bowl to make sure each shrimp is covered in flour.
In a deep skillet add the butter and olive oil and heat over high heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side about 2 minutes until crisp. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet add chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with additional Cajun spice if preferred and/or salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then add the Parmesan cheese and whisk. Add fettuccine and shrimp back to the pot and toss.
Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.