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crispy cajun shrimp fettuccine

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Recipe by
Jo Ann Duren
@ILUVblackeyepeasandrice
Beaumont, TX

My daughter and I made this recipe tonight. She found the recipe online. My family enjoyed this recipe, it is definitely a keeper.

yield 4 servings
method Stove Top

Ingredients For crispy cajun shrimp fettuccine

  • 8 oz
    fettuccine
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lb
    large shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp
    cajun spice (you can find recipe here)
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • CAJUN SPICE
  • 2 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    red chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground black pepper

How To Make crispy cajun shrimp fettuccine

  • 1
    Cook fettucine according to package instructions.
  • 2
    Clean the shrimp and season with 2 tablespoons Cajun spice. Drizzle the flour over the shrimp and toss in a bowl to make sure each shrimp is covered in flour.
  • 3
    In a deep skillet add butter and olive oil and heat over high heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side about 2 minutes until crisp. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  • 4
    In the same skillet add chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with additional Cajun spice if preferred. Cook until sauce thickens a bit from the heavy cream, then add Parmesan cheese and whisk. Add fettuccine and shrimp to the sauce and toss.
  • 5
    Serve warm.
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