Description
Shrimp and Lump Crab Cajun Alfredo Pasta combines creamy Alfredo sauce with bold Cajun spices, tender shrimp, and sweet lump crab meat, creating a dish that’s as luxurious as it is flavorful.
Ingredients
• 250g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 200g lump crab meat
• 300g pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a skillet, season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3️⃣ Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then stir in heavy cream, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until smooth.
4️⃣ Fold in lump crab meat and cooked shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving