Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers
Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers pairs tender shrimp and penne with a creamy Romano-laced sauce brightened by sweet red bell pepper and earthy mushrooms. A pinch of cayenne adds gentle warmth without overpowering the rich, velvety texture. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want comfort with a little kick.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 70 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic; cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the shrimp; cook until firm and pink. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese, and cream; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the penne. Sprinkle servings with parsley.
- Calories 525.85 kcal High 26%
- Protein 28.53 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 27.12 g 10%
- Total Fat 32.92 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 14.73 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 255.63 mg High 85%
- Sodium 644.32 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.28 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 221.33 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 313.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 45.74 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 39.03 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 525.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers healthy?
- Cajun-Style Shrimp Alfredo with Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 525.85 calories and 28.53 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 644.32 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.73 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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