Blackened Shrimp Stroganoff (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Oils and Fats

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Seasonings and Spices

04 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

→ Pasta

05 - 6 ounces fettuccini pasta

→ Vegetables

06 - 3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
08 - 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped

→ Liquids

09 - 1 ⅔ cups chicken broth, divided

→ Dairy

10 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Thickeners

11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ Condiments

12 - 1 tablespoon drained capers

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss peeled shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate.
02 - Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and chopped shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Using the same skillet, cook seasoned shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
05 - Pour ⅔ cup chicken broth into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce uncovered until liquid diminishes to about ¼ cup, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and cornstarch; stir in remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Add mixture to reduced broth, cook stirring until thick and bubbly. Simmer for 1 additional minute.
06 - Return shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers, and capers to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Plate the shrimp mixture over cooked fettuccini and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Reduce chicken broth carefully to concentrate flavor before adding dairy mixture to prevent curdling.