Crispy Cajun Shrimp Fettucini

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 1 pound large shrimp, deshelled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tablespoon 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 minutes 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.