Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp, smoky sausage, and a rich, velvety sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for both busy weeknights and special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe bursts with zesty Cajun flavors and delightful textures. Serve it at your next dinner party, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sausage until browned.
- Add minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: - Customize by swapping shrimp for chicken or adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - For added brightness, consider a splash of lemon juice or smoked paprika.