Main Dishes · No. 160
Shrimp Alfredo
Cajun and Tajín shrimp over tagliatelle in a parmesan white sauce built in the same pan. Michelin on a Minimum Wage ep. 15, from Maria (therealchadli).
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Ingredients
- 500 g (about 1 lb) shrimp
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Tajín
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 50 g (3 1/2 tbsp) butter
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 500 ml (2 cups) milk
- 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle
- 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) pasta water
- 60 g (about 2/3 cup) grated parmesan
- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, Tajín and olive oil. Marinate at least 20 minutes.
- Fry in a hot pan until pink and golden, about 2 minutes a side. Set aside. Keep the pan as is.
- Melt the butter in the same pan. Stir in the flour and cook a minute or two.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce thickens.
- Cook the tagliatelle in salted water until al dente. Save a mug of pasta water.
- Stir the pasta water, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper into the sauce.
- Add the pasta, parmesan and shrimp. Toss until glossy.
- Serve right away with more parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Source: @therealchadli on Instagram.