Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Packed with protein from both shrimp and sausage, this pasta dish is filling and flavorful. Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight and the whole family loves the Cajun flavors.
Servings 4
Calories 923kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning divided
- 8 ounces andouille sausage
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- While the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and butter and cook until butter has melted.
- Season the shrimp with half of the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the shrimp in an even layer, working in batches if needed. Cook, flipping once, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the sausage to the skillet along with the peppers. Sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning over the top and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sausage has browned and the peppers have softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from the pan and set aside with the shrimp.
- Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Return the shrimp, sausage, and pepper to the pan along with the cooked pasta. Stir well to coat.
- To thin the sauce, add reserved pasta water, a couple tablespoons at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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Notes
The majority of the sodium is coming from the andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning. Use a lower sodium sausage and no salt Cajun seasoning to reduce this, if needed.
This recipe is a fun one to play with. Swap the shrimp for diced chicken, add a can of drained, diced tomatoes, throw in some mushrooms or onions with the bell pepper, use any shape of pasta you like...the possibilities are pretty endless!
For a more mild pasta, use smoked or polish sausage in place of andouille sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 923kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 503mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2648IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 5mg