Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Quick Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Broccoli—an easy-to-make dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen. Creamy fettuccine is tossed with succulent shrimp, fresh broccoli, and a zesty Cajun-inspired Alfredo sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this meal is perfect for date nights or impressing guests at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and sauté until bright green and tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes). Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the skillet, mixing thoroughly. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 210mg