Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

By ebdonahue

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccine
• 1 package (9 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 pound peeled and cooked frozen medium-size shrimp, thawed
• 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta following package directions, about 12 minutes. Add peas to pasta water for last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain and return to pot.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute. Stir in shrimp; cook 2 minutes then set aside.

3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a simmer; cook 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and Gruyere until smooth. Pour into pasta pot along with shrimp mixture. Toss to coat; serve immediately.