A creamy classic! This homemade version of our frozen entree combines Parmesan, shrimp and penne pasta with a spicy kick of peppers and paprika from Zatarain’s® Blackened Seasoning. Create a delicious seafood dinner in just 30 minutes.
10m
PREP TIME
20m
COOK TIME
458
CALORIES
8
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
2
teaspoons
Zatarain's® New Orleans Style Blackened Seasoning, divided
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Substitutions available
- Creole Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon ZATARAIN'S® Parsley Flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well. Set aside.
- 2 Place shrimp in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the Blackened Seasoning, toss to coat well. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir just until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan.
- 3 Melt remaining butter in same skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add cream and remaining Blackened Seasoning. Bring to simmer. Stir in cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Return shrimp to pan. Add pasta; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with parsley and additional shredded Parmesan, if desired, before serving.
- 4 Test Kitchen Tip: To make Blackened Chicken Alfredo, substitute 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch strips, for the shrimp. Prepare as directed, cooking chicken 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked though.
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