Cajun Shrimp with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk (or more, as needed)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup half and half*
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

2. 2

   Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.

3. 3

   Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.

4. 4

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

5. 5

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Gradually whisk in milk, thyme and oregano. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

7. 7

   Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with cajun shrimp, garnished with parsley, if desired.