Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a flavor-packed dish that combines succulent shrimp and spicy sausage in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this pasta dish is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma. Easy to prepare, it brings warmth and satisfaction to every table, making it a go-to favorite for family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- Sauté the Andouille sausage until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper; cook until softened (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the shrimp, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp turn pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss in cooked fettuccine until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Customize by adding other vegetables such as spinach or zucchini. For extra heat, increase the Cajun seasoning or add jalapeños.