Indulge in Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo

Introduction

If you’re after a dish that captures bold Southern flavor in every creamy bite, Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo needs to be on your dinner table. The spicy, buttery Cajun essence mingles with succulent seafood and luscious Alfredo sauce, making this a showstopper for celebrations or when you crave something special but achievable on a weeknight.

Why Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo Wins Every Time

This recipe dazzles with its blend of perfectly cooked shrimp and tender scallops, each coated in deeply seasoned, garlicky cream sauce. Layered atop a bed of al dente pasta, it’s a comforting, crowd-friendly meal that balances richness, zest, and the signature kick of Cajun spice—no complex techniques required.

Recipe Essentials: Prepping Seafood & Vegetables

Start by gathering your freshest seafood—shrimp, scallops, or even lump crab meat all work beautifully. To get picture-perfect diced peppers and onions for the classic Cajun base, reach for the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. It makes uniform pieces in seconds, saving time and ensuring even cooking.

For best results, prepare your seafood first: peel and devein shrimp, pat scallops dry, and keep everything cold until just before adding to the pan.

Creamy Cajun Alfredo Sauce Secrets

Start your Alfredo sauce by sautéing your Cajun veggies (bell pepper, onion, and celery) in a large nonstick pan. The SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch is perfect for this step, delivering even heat without sticking. Blend garlic, cream, and parmesan for a silken, rich sauce; the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black also helps if you’d like an ultra-smooth finish.

Cajun spice mix—paprika, cayenne, thyme, and oregano—infuses the sauce, while a splash of reserved pasta water helps everything cling to your noodles.

Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo: Bringing It All Together

Cook your pasta just to al dente. Once the sauce is ready, toss the seafood in, cooking only until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque. Then, add the pasta right into the pan, ensuring every strand is perfectly coated.

A sturdy, spacious Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 simplifies seafood prep and keeps your workspace organized and hygienic.

Serving and Savoring Your Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo

Serve immediately for maximum creaminess, garnished with chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon. Round out the meal with a chilled beverage in a Stanley Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler, 30 oz, Rose Quartz for a modern touch, and keep leftovers fresh in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup)—these are leakproof and microwave-ready for easy reheating.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe serves 4 generous portions. With seafood, cream, and pasta, each serving delivers about 550–600 calories. Most of the richness comes from the cream and cheese, making it a special meal to savor in moderation.

Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo: Recap

The appeal of Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo lies in its fusion of fiery spices with creamy, indulgent Italian-inspired flavors, all elevated by fresh, premium seafood. It’s the perfect way to bring a taste of the Gulf South to your dinner table, promising excitement for your taste buds and serious crowd appeal.

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, use your Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to dice your peppers and onion quickly and uniformly.
3. In a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Pat shrimp and scallops dry, season with Cajun seasoning, and sauté 2–3 minutes per side until just opaque. Remove seafood and set aside.
4. In same pan, melt butter. Sauté diced peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, cooking 1 minute more.
5. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in parmesan cheese and remaining Cajun seasoning, whisking until smooth. If needed, thin with a little reserved pasta water.
6. Return seafood to pan, folding gently to coat. Add drained pasta, tossing with tongs until everything is well-combined and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve immediately, topped with parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy—and store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy next-day meals.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes