Shrimp Fettuccine (cajun)

By mkuchel

Ingredients

• 8 oz fettuccine
• 1 lb large shrimp, deshelled and deveined
• 1 tbsp cajun seasoning (you can find recipe here)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tbsp of cajun spice and toss well. Drizzle the flour over the shrimp and toss in a bowl to make sure each shrimp is covered in flour.
In a deep skillet add the butter and olive oil and heat over high heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side about 2 min until crisp. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet add chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with additional cajun spice if preferred and/or salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then add the Parmesan cheese and whisk. Add fettuccine and shrimp back to the pot and toss.
Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese