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Spicy Blackened Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Alfredo pasta topped with smoky blackened shrimp and finished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blackened Shrimp
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups parmesan cheese
Pasta
  • 16 oz fettuccine pasta

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente.
  2. Season shrimp with blackening spices.
  3. Cook shrimp until lightly charred.
  4. Prepare Alfredo sauce.
  5. Combine pasta with sauce.
  6. Top with shrimp and serve.

Notes

Fresh parmesan cheese creates the smoothest Alfredo sauce.