Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff
A delightful fusion of classic stroganoff and bold Cajun flavors featuring blackened shrimp over creamy pasta.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or egg noodles) Use your preferred type of pasta.
Shrimp Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp recommended.
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning Adjust amount for desired spice level.
- 2 tbsp olive oil For searing the shrimp.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Any variety of mushroom.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a rich sauce.
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth Choose based on preference.
- Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste Season to preference.
- Chopped parsley Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- In a large pot, boil water and cook the pasta as directed on the package until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Shrimp
- In a mixing bowl, toss the large shrimp with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp carefully, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are blackened and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and broth, stirring to combine. Let mixture simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
- Return the blackened shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat. Add cooked pasta and mix well, allowing the pasta to absorb some sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Notes
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp, and use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels and try variations with different vegetables or proteins.