Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta features rich flavors from shrimp and sausage with a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy meal, it’s easy to make and satisfies every taste bud.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 12 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails off)
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Dry the shrimp with paper towels and sprinkle half of the Cajun seasoning on them. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, arrange the smoked sausage pieces and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Keep the sausage warm on a plate covered with foil.
- In the same skillet, add the seasoned shrimp and cook until they are fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set them aside with the sausage.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, adding garlic and cooking for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then add the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat and allow the sauce to simmer for 6-8 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the fettuccine, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the sauce. If too thick, add some reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
Feel free to substitute fettuccine with your favorite pasta type for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg