Description
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a spicy, savory, and comforting dish that’s full of flavor. Juicy shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and fettuccine are tossed in a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce, making this a delicious dinner for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage (thinly sliced)
- 10 oz fettuccine pasta
- ½ yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2–3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth (sodium-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
Toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and oregano until well coated. -
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle the bottom with olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside. -
Brown the Sausage:
In the same skillet, drizzle with a bit more olive oil, and add the sliced sausage. Cook until nicely browned and caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside with the shrimp. -
Cook the Pasta:
While preparing the sauce, cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. -
Sauté the Vegetables:
Lower the skillet heat to medium, add a bit more olive oil, and sauté the onion, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Add Garlic and Liquids:
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer. -
Make the Sauce:
Once simmering, add the grated Parmesan and stir until it’s fully blended into the sauce. -
Combine and Heat:
Add the cooked fettuccine and browned sausage back into the skillet, stirring to combine with the sauce. Heat everything through, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. -
Add Shrimp and Serve:
Finally, add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve the pasta topped with chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by using more or less Cajun seasoning or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Smoked sausage like andouille adds a rich, smoky flavor, but you can substitute with another type of sausage if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg