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Creamy stroganoff sauce with mushrooms and red peppers in frying pan

Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff

This Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff combines creamy stroganoff sauce with bold Cajun-spiced shrimp for a quick, protein-packed weeknight dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 6 ounces fettuccini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon shallots chopped
  • 1⅔ cups chicken broth divided (⅔ cup + 1 cup)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large frying pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Small bowl for mixing sauce
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the peeled shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt butter over medium heat in a large frying pan. Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped shallots, cooking and stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same frying pan, add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Pour ⅔ cup chicken broth into the frying pan and bring to a boil. Let it cook uncovered until reduced to about ¼ cup, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and cornstarch until smooth. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, then add this mixture to the reduced broth in the pan. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, then let it simmer for 1 more minute.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, and capers to the pan. Stir well and heat everything through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve the Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff over the cooked fettuccini.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level. For extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Can use frozen shrimp if thawed completely and patted dry. Not gluten-free as written, but can use gluten-free pasta. Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for better blackening. Use low-sodium broth to control salt level.
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