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Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff

Bold Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff That'll Spice Up Dinner

This Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff fuses creamy stroganoff with a spicy Cajun twist, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Homemade for best flavor
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccini Pasta Can use gluten-free pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can use margarine for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced
  • 2 medium Shallots Chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with sour cream before use
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers Can omit if short on time
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Optional
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Marinate Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the peeled shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add fettuccini. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet. Sauté mushrooms and shallots for about 5-6 minutes.
Cook Shrimp
  1. Add marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Make Sauce
  1. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up bits from the bottom. Mix sour cream and cornstarch, add to skillet, and let simmer until thickened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return shrimp to skillet with mushrooms, bell peppers, and capers. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
Serve
  1. Plate the fettuccini and spoon the creamy shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months, and reheat gently.

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