Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage, where tender shrimp and spicy sausage unite in a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is bursting with flavor from fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, making it perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknights to festive gatherings. With easy preparations and stunning presentation, this pasta will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients—chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage to the skillet; cook until browned (about another 5 minutes).
- Stir in shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp turn pink (around 3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Cajun seasoning. Simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture; toss until well-coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 210mg