Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

from farahjeats.com
35 min

Delicious creamy pasta with pan fried sliced sausages and juicy, buttery shrimp, infused with spicy and savory Cajun flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 servings pasta (I used pappardelle)
  • 6 shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (I used the one from Louisiana Fish Fry Products)
  • 2 sausages (I used andouille )
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • grated parmesan (for topping)
  • parsley (for garnishing)

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta per package instruction and reserve some pasta water.

  2. 2

    Season shrimp that has been pat dry with the cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Pan fry sliced sausages in a large frying pan until cooked and remove from the pan. In the same pan, melt 1/2 tbsp butter in 1/2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Once hot enough, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan.

  4. 4

    In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter in 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add onions and garlic. Sauté until the onion is transluscent.

  5. 5

    Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the seasonings and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.

  6. 6

    Let it continue cooking until it boils and stir occasionally. Add 1/4 cup of pasta water and pasta. Stir until every piece is well coated and add lemon juice. Stir again for 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Finish it off with butter as well as the shrimp and sausages. Stir for another minute and turn off heat.

  8. 8

    Add more parmesan cheese on top and garnish with parsley. Serve while hot. Enjoy!