Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 8 oz Fetuccine pasta
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 pcs shallots

  finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic

  finely minced
• 1 pound shrimp

  peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• ¾ cup tomatoes

  diced
• 1½ cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup cream cheese
• ¼ cup parsley leaves

  finely chopped
• 1 pinch of black pepper

Instructions

• 1 Set a large pot of water to boil. Don't forget a generous pinch of salt to
  season the pasta while it cooks.
• 2 While the water heats, gather your ingredients: 8 oz of fettuccine, 2
  tablespoons of butter, 2 finely chopped shallots, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1
  pound of peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, ¾ cup of
  diced tomatoes, 1.5 cups of heavy cream, ⅓ cup of cream cheese, ¼ cup of chopped
  parsley, and a pinch of black pepper.
• 3 Once the water's a rolling boil, add the fettuccine. Cook according to package
  instructions until al dente (slightly firm to the bite). Remember to save about
  1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
• 4 While the pasta dances in the boiling water, grab a large skillet or Dutch oven
  and melt the butter over medium heat.
• 5 Sauté the shallots for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the fragrant garlic
  for another minute. Don't let them brown!
• 6 Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, seasoned with half the
  Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn a beautiful pink
  and opaque. Set them aside for a moment.
• 7 Reduce the heat to medium and welcome the diced tomatoes to the pan. Give them
  1-2 minutes to mingle with the aromatics, stirring occasionally.
• 8 Now, pour in the heavy cream and water, creating a creamy base. Season it with
  the remaining Cajun seasoning, cream cheese, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk
  until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and inviting.
• 9 Remember the pasta? It should be perfectly al dente by now. Drain it, reserving
  that ½-1 cup of starchy pasta water.
• 10 Reunite the pasta and shrimp with the creamy sauce in the pan. Toss everything
  together for an even coating of deliciousness.
• 11 If the sauce feels too thick, add the pasta water. Gradually add it, a
  tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
• 12 The grand finale! Sprinkle in the vibrant parsley and let it simmer for another
  minute.
• 13 Dish it up and indulge! Garnish your Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with additional
  parsley or a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.

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