Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Southern cuisine to your dinner table. This delightful recipe features succulent shrimp and smoky sausage enveloped in a rich, spicy cream sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s ideal for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings with friends, making every bite an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup smoked sausage (sliced)
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add Peppers and Shrimp: Mix in diced bell peppers and shrimp, cooking until shrimp turn pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
- Create Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning; stir well. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, mixing well. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg