Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish featuring bold flavors of blackened shrimp in a creamy sauce, perfect for special occasions or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz egg noodles, uncooked
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the shrimp by tossing them with Cajun seasoning and let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until tender.
- Cook the marinated shrimp in the skillet until blackened and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir, and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss to combine.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- For gluten-free, serve over gluten-free pasta or rice.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu if desired.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Blackened Shrimp, Stroganoff, Pasta, Creamy Sauce, Cajun