Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine
Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine brings tender shrimp and scallops together in a velvety cream sauce with fresh herbs and a peppery kick. Parmesan and Swiss melt into the sauce for rich depth, while green onions and parsley keep it bright. It’s an impressive yet cozy dinner, great for weeknights when you want comfort or for serving guests with a little heat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain the pasta.
- 2
Meanwhile, pour the cream into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is just about to boil. Reduce the heat and add the green onions, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Simmer until thickened, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the shrimp and scallops. Cook until the shrimp is no longer translucent.
- 4
Stir in the cheeses and blend well.
- 5
Serve the sauce over the pasta.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 731.18 kcal High 37%
- Protein 32.56 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 62.85 g 23%
- Total Fat 37.33 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 21.82 g High 109%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 181.15 mg High 60%
- Sodium 408.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.11 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 1.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 342.75 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 450.03 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 133.34 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 17.61 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 731.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 731.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine healthy?
- Spicy Cajun Cream Seafood Fettuccine has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 731.18 calories and 32.56 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.21 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.82 g (109% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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