Description
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp and smoky Andouille sausage in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Infused with bold Cajun spices and complemented by colorful bell peppers, this pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its stunning presentation and irresistible aroma, it’s sure to impress your guests while delivering a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz smoked Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green, chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the sliced sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and garlic to the skillet; sauté for another 3 minutes until softened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in Cajun seasoning. Let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce mixture, cooking until shrimp turn pink (about 3 minutes). Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg