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Creamy Cajun shrimp pasta with sausage served in a bowl, garnished with herbs.

Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

This Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a hearty, flavorful dish combining smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting Southern-inspired meal.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 40 minutes
Portions: 4 plates
Plat: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Cajun Shrimp
  • 1/2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter for cooking shrimp
Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 lb smoked sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking sausage
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Équipement

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for pasta
  • Colander
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Préparation
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Heat butter in a large skillet and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté sliced sausage until browned. Add garlic and bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together until evenly coated with the sauce.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes et conservation

Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less Cajun seasoning. For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce. Best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.