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Savor the South: A Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Delight

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A flavorful cajun shrimp and sausage pasta dish that’s creamy and spicy.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced (Andouille is great!)
  • 12 ounces of fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, sauté sliced sausage in olive oil until browned.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
  4. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer until thickened.
  6. Toss cooked fettuccine with the sauce in the skillet.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 250mg