CAJUN SHRIMP AND
SAUSAGE PASTA
This recipe for Cajun shrimp and sausage
pasta is sauteed shrimp and smoked sausage with colorful vegetables, all served
over a creamy pasta. Dinner's ready in less than 30 minutes with plenty of bold
flavors!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword cajun pasta, cajun shrimp, Cajun shrimp and sausage
pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 719 kcal
Author Dinner at the Zoo
Ingredients
·
1 pound large shrimp you can either remove the tails or leave
them on for a more elegant presentation, peeled and deveined
·
3 tablespoons butter divided use
·
8 ounces smoked sausage such as andouille or kielbasa cut into slices
·
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or more to taste
·
1/2 cup yellow onion minced
·
1 cup sliced bell peppers I used red and yellow
·
10 ounces linguine pasta other long pasta varieties will also work
·
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
·
1 cup heavy cream
·
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1.
Bring
a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook according to
package directions.
2.
While the pasta is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of the
butter in a large pan over medium heat.
3.
Add
the onions and peppers and cook for 4-6 minutes or until softened. Season with
1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning.
4.
Add
the sausage and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5.
Season
the shrimp with the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and add them to the
pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
6.
Drain the pasta and return to the pot it cooked in. Turn
the heat on medium high and add the cream and butter along with salt and pepper
to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has started to thicken. Stir in
parmesan cheese.
7.
Place
the shrimp and sausage mixture on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve immediately.
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