Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms your dinner table into a culinary haven. This dish features succulent shrimp and spicy andouille sausage enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, making it perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. With bold Cajun spices and a touch of garlic, each bite bursts with flavor, leaving everyone at the table craving more. Quick to prepare yet elegant enough for special occasions, this pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 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, diced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream gradually while stirring; simmer until slightly thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg