Description
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a bold and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal
Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 oz andouille sausage (or smoked sausage, thinly sliced)
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10 oz fettuccine pasta
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½ yellow onion (thinly sliced)
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1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
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4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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2–3 cloves garlic (chopped)
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½ cup crushed tomatoes
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1 cup chicken broth (sodium-free)
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1 cup heavy cream
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⅔ cup grated Parmesan
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp & Sausage:
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Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and oregano until well coated.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
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Drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil into the pan and brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the Pasta:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
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Lower heat to medium and add a bit more olive oil to the pan.
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Sauté onion, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until softened.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream, stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer for a few minutes.
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Combine Everything:
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
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Add cooked pasta and sausage, stirring to coat. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
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Return shrimp to the pan and mix gently.
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Serve & Garnish:
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Plate hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
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You can use smoked sausage or even chicken sausage for a different twist.
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For extra creaminess, add a little more heavy cream or use half-and-half.
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If you prefer more heat, you can add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 29g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 190mg