Description
Experience the delightful blend of Cajun spices, succulent shrimp, and savory smoked sausage in this approachable Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta. A creamy sauce envelops fettuccine for a quick, satisfying dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.
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
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the fettuccine and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with half the Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the smoked sausage.
- Cook the sausage for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, cook the seasoned shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through, then remove from skillet.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, adding the garlic and cooking for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce to low heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add the fettuccine, shrimp, and sausage, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Feel free to substitute any pasta shape if fettuccine is not available.
This dish pairs well with a light salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 962mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 202mg