Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a delightful blend of flavors, with tender shrimp, savory smoked sausage, and creamy sauce over fettuccine. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner at home.
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 until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with half the Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the smoked sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and keep warm under foil.
- In the same skillet, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside with the sausage.
- Add butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then add the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 6-8 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked fettuccine, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your taste for more or less heat.
This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg