Dairy-free Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

This is a cajun shrimp take on my viral dairy-free fettuccine alfredo recipe. It adds some great heat with jumbo, juicy shrimp. And just look at that noodle pull! Can't beat it.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water and remove 1 min before al dente, grab 1 cup pasta water.

Step 2

2. Spice raw shrimp with 3 tbsp Cajun spice mix, 1 tbsp olive oil, juice from 1/4 lemon, mix and rest for 15 minutes.

Step 3

3. Cook marinated shrimp on medium to high heat and do not mix (let it crust as much as possible). Flip after 2 minutes and cook for another minute

Step 4

4. Remove shrimp.

Step 5

5. Leave the marinade in the pan and add onion, coon until soft.

Step 6

6. Add garlic and black pepper, mix. Cook until garlic is soft and fragrant.

Step 7

7. Add flour and mix well until it coats the garlic and onion. Cook for 2 additional minutes.

Step 8

8. Add coconut milk and chicken broth and mix well. Continue cooking on medium to high heat until bubbling, then bring the flame to low-medium.

Step 9

9. Once the sauce has thickened, add the nutritional yeast, remaining Cajun spice mix, more black pepper, chili flakes (sky’s the limit), and juice from 1/2 lemon.

Step 10

10. Mix in your pasta and let it cook for 1 minute.

Step 11

11. Top with shrimp, cilantro, and more lemon juice. Enjoy!