Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff
Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff brings a gentle heat from blackening spices balanced by a creamy, tangy sour cream sauce. Tender mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and briny capers add depth and brightness, coating fettuccini for a comforting yet lively bowl. It’s a great choice for a weeknight dinner or a cozy date-night meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the peeled shrimp with the oil and Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms and shallot in the butter until tender. Remove from the pan.
- 4
Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- 5
Add 2/3 cup chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered until reduced to 1/4 cup, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and cornstarch; mix in 1 cup chicken broth. Stir this mixture into the reduced chicken broth in the frying pan. Cook and stir until thick and bubbling.
- 7
Cook 1 minute more. Stir in the shrimp, mushroom mixture, roasted red peppers, and capers. Heat through and season to taste. Serve over pasta.
- Calories 432.36 kcal High 22%
- Protein 34.03 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 46.51 g 17%
- Total Fat 13.18 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 6.26 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.95 mg High 71%
- Sodium 908.44 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 3.77 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 111.99 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 513.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 6.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Style Shrimp Stroganoff is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Capers, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 432.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Capers, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 432.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff healthy?
- Cajun-Style Shrimp Stroganoff has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 432.36 calories and 34.03 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 908.44 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.26 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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