Crispy Cajun Shrimp over Fettuccine

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. fettuccine

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

1 sm. Shallot diced

1 tsp. garlic, minced

1lb. medium shrimp (I use a 41-50)

1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning

2 tbsp. cornstarch

1 c. chicken broth

1 c. heavy cream

½ c. grated Parmesan cheese + additional for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1.       Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.

2.       Clean the shrimp and season with 1 tbsp. of Cajun seasoning and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

3.       In a deep pan add butter and olive oil and heat over medium high heat.

4.       Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch.

5.       Add shrimp and cook on each side 1½-2  mins. or until crisp. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

6.       In the same pan, sauté the shallot and garlic until soft. Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add chicken broth and heavy cream.

7.       Season with remaining 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning (optional).

8.       Cook until sauce thickens slightly and then add Parmesan cheese.  A whisk would be really handy here, but make sure you have everything well combined and your sauce is smooth.

9.       Add fettuccine and shrimp to the sauce and toss. Top with additional grated cheese or shredded if you prefer.

10.   Serve hot.

NOTE: The great thing about this recipe is that you can substitute the Cajun Seasoning with almost any other seasoning, such as garlic and lemon or lemon pepper.