Calling all seafood lovers! Unleash your taste buds on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our guide to preparing the exceptionally delectable dish, "Fiery Cajun Shrimp Alfredo (with a Chicken Substitution Option)". This sensational dish harmoniously blends the bold flavors of Cajun spices with the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as succulent shrimp or tender chicken mingles with a vibrant medley of bell peppers, onions, and the fiery kiss of Cajun seasoning. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds yearning for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SMOKIN' DAVE'S CAFE'S FIERY CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Place the shrimp and 3 tablespoons Essence in a large resealable plastic bag and shake. Place the bag in the refrigerator while you prepare the sauce.
- Heat a deep 3-quart skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the andouille sausage. Saute sausage for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and cook 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
- To the skillet, add cream, milk, remaining Essence, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Stir to a consistent color. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in cheese until melted. Lower heat to a simmer.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in another large skillet over high heat and add the shrimp. Saute shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until they just start to turn pink. Add the shrimp and cooked, drained pasta to the first skillet. Stir to combine and blend flavors, about 1 minute.
- Serve in a large pasta bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and Essence for garnish.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO
Spicy and creamy....a great combination! Homemade Alfredo is always best, but the Knorr® mix plus Parmesan is a quick easy alternative. Serve over angel hair pasta.
Provided by GIMMEYOURWILDS
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine sausage, onion, celery, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and sage in a skillet; cook and stir until sausage is cooked through and celery and bell pepper are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until cooked through and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Whisk milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and garlic into sauce until cheese is melted. Stir shrimp mixture into sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1148 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
FIERY CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO (CAN SUB CHICKEN)
A winning recipe from Emeril Lagasse's Hot and Spicy Contest. If you like things less spicy, hold back on the cayenne, but the alfredo is meant to temper the heat. I prefer a less salty spice mix, too. Cutting back on the butter or full cream won't work; it changes the dish too drastically and makes it watery. Not diet food and probably not something you'd eat everyday, but would like to. Great for a Mardi Gras party. Just as good using chicken. (I've given warnings all along the way where to cut back on the heat and salt. Oh, okay so I made it not so fiery.)
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For Emeril's Essence: Combine thoroughly all ingredients together. Makes 2/3 cup. Set aside. Six tablespoons needed for recipe, divided.
- Place the shrimp and 3 tablespoons Essence (I used less) in a large resealable plastic bag and shake. Place the bag in the refrigerator while you prepare the sauce. (To control some of the heat, use less than the 3 tablespoons specified. It can always be sprinkled on afterwards.).
- Heat a deep 3-quart skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the andouille sausage. Saute sausage for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes (may want to use less) and garlic and cook 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce.
- In the meantime, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
- To the skillet, add cream, milk, remaining 3 tablespoon Essence (or less), black pepper, chili powder and salt, if additional salt is needed. Stir to a consistent color. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in Parmigiano cheese until melted. Lower heat to a simmer.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in another large skillet over high heat and add the shrimp. Saute shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until they just start to turn pink.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the first skillet with Alfredo. Stir to combine and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Place into a large pasta bowl and top with shrimp.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
FIERY CAJUN SHRIMP
Serve this delicious and "Oh So Spicy" shrimp dish with baguettes of hot French bread, generous napkins and a bowl for the shrimp shells. Truly a feast to enjoy and finger licking good. This came from a newspaper probably 15 years ago!
Provided by Judith N.
Categories Cajun
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients, except the lemon slices and the shrimp.
- Pour about 1/2 cup sauce to cover the bottom of a large baking dish and then arrange layer of shrimp and lemon slices until you come almost to the top of the dish.
- Leave about 1" of headroom.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shrimp and lemon slices.
- Bake uncovered, stirring once or twice until the shrimp are cooked throughout, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.5, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 493, Sodium 1451.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 59.3
CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes with this easy shrimp dish. Sweet shrimp, a hint of heat from the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes, and creamy fettuccine are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Provided by Bren
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the remaining water.
- Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry and add to the bowl, tossing to coat.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp into the skillet once the butter bubbles and cook for 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a clean bowl. Add garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any brown bits.
- Whisk in remaining flour-Cajun seasoning slowly until well incorporated. Season with white pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in cream; cook for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese slowly, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes more. Return shrimp to the skillet and add pasta; toss to combine.
- Mix in a little of the cooking water if the sauce is too thick, 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 292.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 817.7 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh shrimp, flavorful Alfredo sauce, and a robust Cajun seasoning blend are essential for creating a delicious dish.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and rubbery.
- Adjust the spiciness to your taste. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning or omit it altogether.
- Serve immediately. Cajun shrimp Alfredo is best served immediately after it is made, while the shrimp is still hot and the sauce is creamy.
Conclusion:
Fiery Cajun shrimp Alfredo is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its combination of spicy shrimp, creamy Alfredo sauce, and tender pasta, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this Cajun shrimp Alfredo recipe a try.
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