Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fettuccine
9 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see Wonderful Homemade Cajun Seasoning recipe)
1 lb medium shrimp (thawed, peeled, and cooked)
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded

Preparation

Cook pasta following package directions, about 12 minutes.
Add peas to pasta water for last 2 minutes of cook time.
Drain and return to pot.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
Stir in Cajun Seasoning and cook 1 minute.
Stir in shrimp and cook 2 minutes and set aside.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 1 to 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in broth and milk.
Bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes.
Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning and Gruyere until smooth.
Pour into pasta pot along with shrimp mixture.
Toss to coat and serve immediately.