Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

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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.

Submitted by GIMMEYOURWILDS
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ pound andouille sausage, diced

  • ¼ onion, diced

  • ¼ cup diced celery

  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage

  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 ¾ cups milk

  • 1 (1.6 oz) package dry Alfredo sauce mix (such as Knorr®)

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Cook's Note:

If you like a spicier dish, cajun seasoning or shrimp seasoning can be added to taste.

39 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
18g Fat
10g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1148mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 192mg 15%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 346mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.