Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring shrimp, garlic, and a hint of Cajun spice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the lemon juice and zest, and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different variation.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Garlic Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Cajun Pasta, Creamy Pasta