⏱ 25 min totalCajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Per 1 serving · 253 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g26% of calories
- Carbs51g47% of calories
- Fat13g26% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (253 g) has 418 calories, with 28 g of protein, 51 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (56% DV), dietary fiber (26% DV) and thiamine (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 52%, 30% and 56% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein56%
- Dietary fiber26%
- Thiamine27%
- Niacin32%
- Vitamin B627%
- Vitamin B1270%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A17%
- Vitamin E14%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Choline19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium52%
- Saturated fat30%
- Cholesterol56%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
4 oz Shrimp- 🥄¾ tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp Olive oil
½ tbsp Butter
½ cloves, minced Garlic
½ tbsp All-purpose flour- ¼ cup 2% milk
⅛ tbsp, leaves Thyme
⅛ tsp, leaves Oregano- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Toss shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Cook shrimp for about 4 minutes, flipping once, until pink. Set aside and keep warm.
- 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
- 4
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, adding more if needed. Add thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and Parmesan, whisking for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low until pasta is ready.
- 5
Combine pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve with Cajun shrimp on top.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (253 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 156 μg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 9 μg | 8% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 60 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 70% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 24% |
| Choline | 105 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 233 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 118 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 525 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 79 μg | 144% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 26 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 3 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 154 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 418 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 79minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 50minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 59minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta?
One serving of Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta (1 serving) has 418 calories, which works out to 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (56% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 43 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta?
1190 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta?
3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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