Ingredients
Instructions
Prep ahead
- peel shrimp; pat dry; toss with cajun seasoning.
- grate parmesan; mince garlic; chop parsley.
- bring large pot salted water to boil for pasta.
- warm cream; keep ½ cup pasta water cup nearby.
Cooking steps
Cook fettuccine until al dente; reserve ½ cup starchy water, drain.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in wide skillet over medium-high; sear shrimp 2 min per side until pink; remove to plate.
Add remaining butter; sauté garlic 30 sec. pour in cream; simmer 3 min until slightly thick.
Whisk in parmesan until silky. tip in drained pasta; toss, adding spoonfuls reserved water for creamy coating.
Fold shrimp back in; heat 30 sec. sprinkle parsley and extra cajun pinch. serve piping-hot.
(active time ≈ 20 min | total ≈ 30 min)