Description
Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp, spicy sausage, and rich cream sauce tossed with al dente pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe offers a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With customizable spice levels and vibrant colors, it’s a meal that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun spice blend
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing shrimp under cool water and patting dry.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage until browned. Add diced bell peppers and onions; cook until soft.
- Stir in shrimp and Cajun spice blend; cook until shrimp turn pink (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; mix well to coat everything in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning or adding diced jalapeños for extra heat.