Creamy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine

Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 12 oz fettuccine pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1.5 cups heavy cream; 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated); 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup reserved pasta water; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (roughly chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: large shrimp
Not vegetarian: large shrimp
Not gluten-free: fettuccine pasta → try gluten-free pasta
Not dairy-free: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
Not low-FODMAP: fettuccine pasta → try gluten-free pasta
Not low-histamine: large shrimp
Not kidney-friendly: Parmesan cheese

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

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About this recipe

A creamy pasta dish with prawns tossed in a garlicky Cajun-spiced sauce with Parmesan and double cream, offering gentle heat and richness, ideal for a satisfying midweek lunch or dinner.

Prep

10m

Cook

20m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 30m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

1 lb large shrimp — peeled and deveined
12 oz fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves — minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
0.75 cup Parmesan cheese — freshly grated
1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley — roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Step by step

1
Cook the fettuccine: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining for perfect creamy pasta and an easy weeknight dinner.
2
Season and sear the shrimp: Coat the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in hot olive oil until golden on the outside and juicy inside for Cajun garlic shrimp with restaurant-style flavor.
3
Build the garlic base: Lower the heat, add butter and minced garlic, and sauté briefly until fragrant. This creates a rich garlic butter base with bold Cajun flavor.
4
Make the creamy sauce: Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently until thick and silky, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy Parmesan sauce and ultimate comfort food.
5
Toss and finish: Add the fettuccine and shrimp to the sauce and toss until generously coated. Finish with lemon juice and plenty of chopped parsley for the best shrimp fettuccine and a creamy seafood dinner.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

616kcal

Protein

36.5g

Carbs

61.8g

Fat

26.2g

Fibre

2.9g

Sugar

1.4g

Sodium

870mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

Tagged

#seafood #pasta #lunch #dinner