Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage is a delightful fusion of flavors that promises to elevate your dinner experience. Succulent shrimp and smoky sausage are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty Cajun seasoning. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this dish will have everyone eagerly anticipating their first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop garlic and onion, slice sausage, and dice bell pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add smoked sausage; cook until browned and crispy (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in shrimp; cook until pink and opaque (3-5 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently to combine; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss in cooked pasta, Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan cheese; mix well until coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg