Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo is a high-protein pasta recipe ready in 3 h 25 min. It makes 4 servings, each 670 kcal with 45 g protein. Beginner level, 12 ingredients.

Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 3 h 25 mintotal
  • Beginnerlevel
  • 670kcal a serving
  • 45 gprotein
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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

What is Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

A lighter shrimp alfredo: cajun-spiced shrimp, mushrooms and spinach with fettuccine in a creamy cashew sauce.

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How to make Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

Tips from the cook

  • Soak the cashews in water for a few hours or overnight before blending the sauce.
  • Vegetarian: skip the shrimp and spice up the sauce with cajun seasoning, chilli powder or paprika.
  • Add cayenne or chilli flakes for more heat.
  • Swap the vegetables for cherry tomatoes, zucchini or peas.
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Cajun Shrimp Alfredo substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Fettuccine1 option
  • Gluten-free fettuccine or tagliatelle (corn/rice) 1:1 by weight

    Cook 1 min less; egg-free.

Shrimp2 options
  • Chicken breast strips 1:1 by weight; cook a little longer

    Not seafood taste.

  • Firm tofu cubes 1:1 by weight

    Still contains soy.

Cajun seasoning2 options
  • Homemade Cajun mix: 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp white pepper, 1/2-1 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp thyme same amount as the seasoning called for

    Made from single spices; check each spice jar.

  • Chilli powder, cayenne or paprika less, to taste

    Different, simpler flavour.

From the cook: cajun seasoning, chilli powder or paprika spice up the sauce.

Mushrooms3 options
  • Zucchini (courgette), salted and drained 1:1 by weight

    Soft and watery.

  • Caramelised onions 1:1 by weight

    Sweeter.

  • Extra-firm tofu 1:1 by weight

    Breaks down in long cooking.

    Still contains soy.

Cashews2 options
  • Sunflower seeds 1:1 by weight

    Stir-fry crunch differs; check cross-contact.

  • Roasted peanuts 1:1

    Peanut allergy.

    Still contains peanuts.

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