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Keto Cajun shrimp Alfredo in a white bowl with a pan of sauce in the background.

Keto Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

This keto shrimp alfredo is packed full of flavor with a Cajun twist. It is easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 923 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
  • 1 cup Fresh grated Parmesan cheese + more for garnish
  • pink salt
  • 2 packages Palmini Low Carb Linguini
  • fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. When hot add shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or just until they turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for a minute or two, then add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a bubble.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  • Whisk in the Cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce.
  • Pour the Palmini noodles into a colander and rinse well.
  • Fill a large pot halfway with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Drop the Palmini noodles into the boiling water and continue to boil for 2 or 3 minutes to get the noodles hot.
  • Remove from heat and drain the noodles.
  • Split the Palmini noodles between 4 bowls, top with the Cajun shrimp Alfredo.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Notes

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 923kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 49gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 484mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4404IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 528mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes or less, american, Cajun, easy recipes, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, pasta, seafood, shrimp
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