Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta made with tender shrimp in a creamy and flavorful Cajun Alfredo sauce. This Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is very easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine or your favorite shape of pasta
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pound large or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ((plus more to taste))
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced ((optional))
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped ((optional))
• Cajun seasoning to taste ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. 2Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and toss with the Cajun seasoning.
3. 3In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter and the olive oil. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until it turns pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and reserve.
4. 4Into the same skillet, add the heavy cream, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Stir and simmer on low heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix well until slightly thick. If the creamy sauce gets too thick, you can add additional heavy cream or some of the pasta water.
5. 5Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
6. 6Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Mix gently with the sauce until well combined. If the dish looks a bit dry (and needs a bit more creaminess), you can add some of the reserved pasta water.
7. 7Season to taste with additional Cajun seasoning and garnish with sliced green onions and parsley (optional). Serve immediately!