How to Make Shrimp and Portobello Mushroom Fettuccine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my kitchen! Today, I'm going to share with you one of my all-time favorite pasta dishes: Shrimp and Portobello Mushroom Fettuccine. This recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with succulent shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce that will leave you wanting more. It's a dish that's perfect for a special occasion or just a cozy night in, and it's sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles
  • ¾ cup butter, divided
  • 1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, and cook until soft. Remove mushrooms, and set aside. Wipe out skillet.
  • Heat 1/2 cup butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add cream cheese, and cook until melted.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and stir in flour, whipping cream, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir in shrimp, and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold mushrooms, green onions, and fettuccine into sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    1050 cal.

    • Total Fat: 66g
    • Saturated Fat: 39g
    • Cholesterol: 426mg
    • Sodium: 823mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 262mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 972mg