Blackened Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Blackened Shrimp Pasta is a bold and creamy dish featuring spicy, seasoned shrimp seared to perfection, served over bow tie pasta in a rich, cheesy cream sauce. Colorful bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and garlic add depth, while Parmesan and mozzarella bring a smooth, indulgent finish.
Ingredients
- 16 oz of Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 oz of bow tie pasta cooked till al dente
- 1 tablespoon of Avocado Oil
- 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 tablespoon of Blackened Seasoning
- 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Died
- 1 Onion Diced
- 8 oz of Mushrooms Diced
- 4-5 Garlic Cloves
- ½ Cup of Butter
- 4 Cups of Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup of Freshly Grated Parmesan
- 8 oz of Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss shrimp with avocado oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and blackened seasoning.
- Heat avocado oil in a large pan and cook shrimp for 5-10 minutes until done. Remove shrimp and juices from the pan, set aside.
- Add more avocado oil to the pan and sauté bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pan. Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese on low heat until melted.
- Add cooked pasta, shrimp (with juices), and sautéed vegetables to the pan. Toss to combine.
- Add mozzarella cheese and toss until melted and well-combined.
- If the sauce is too thin, gradually add reserved pasta water to thicken.
- Serve with garlic bread and enjoy.