Blackened Shrimp Alfredo for Two: A Bold Restaurant-Style Dinner Under $10

This blackened shrimp alfredo takes a classic creamy pasta and gives it a spicy, charred edge that makes the whole dish feel a little more exciting than a typical alfredo night. Shrimp gets tossed in a bold blackening seasoning before searing hard and fast, developing a deeply charred, flavorful crust in just a couple of minutes per side. Meanwhile, a rich parmesan cream sauce comes together in the same skillet, silky and satisfying once tossed with the pasta. Topped with the spicy blackened shrimp and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish balances heat and richness in a way that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. It’s an easy way to switch up a typical Italian night with a little Cajun flair, perfect for anyone who wants their pasta with a bit of a kick. At just under $10 total for two, this bold, flavor-packed dinner proves impressive doesn’t have to mean expensive.

Blackened Shrimp Alfredo for Two

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Calories: 560

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
• 6 oz fettuccine
• 2 tsp blackening seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the blackening seasoning.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until charred and opaque, then remove and set aside.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Pour in the half-and-half and bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Whisk in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
9. Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
10. Top with the blackened shrimp, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Blackening seasoning is inexpensive and adds a huge amount of flavor to plain shrimp, making a fancy-tasting Cajun-style Alfredo possible without any specialty ingredients.