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cajun shrimp alfredo in a bowl with a fork
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Cashew Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

This Cashew Cajun Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a lighter and healthier version of classic shrimp Alfredo pasta, but it is just as delicious! It combines spicy shrimp with a creamy cashew Alfredo sauce, vegetables, and fettuccine. Plus, it is super easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keyword: cashew Cajun shrimp Alfredo, shrimp Alfredo pasta, shrimp fettuccine Alfredo
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 660kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettucine or pasta of choice
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil half for shrimp marinade, half for sautéing mushrooms
  • 1 lb shrimps deveined, cleaned and tail removed
  • 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 10 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 ½ cup vegan cashew Alfredo sauce more to taste
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Prepare the vegan cashew alfredo according to the recipe instructions. Don't forget to soak the cashews a few hours before you start to cook!
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Then, set the pasta aside.
  • Add the shrimps, olive oil, and the cajun seasoning to a bowl. Mix everything. Preheat some olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimps from both sides until they are cooked through. This should take 2-4 minutes for each side, depending on the shrimp size. Then, take the shrimps out of the pan and set them aside. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add more olive oil to the pan and sauté the mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Then, add the sauce to the pan. If the sauce is too thick, add some water to thin it. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Now, add the shrimps and pasta to the pan. Stir until the pasta is covered with the sauce.

Notes

  • Vegan and Vegetarian: To make this dish vegan and vegetarian, simply skip the shrimps and add more spices to the sauce. You could use Cajun seasoning, chili powder, or paprika powder.
  • Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta if you want this dish to be gluten-free.
  • Spice it up: Add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes if you want to make this pasta dish a bit spicier.
  • Sauce: Don't forget to soak the cashews in water for a few hours or overnight!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 357mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3184IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 8mg