Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta (Print Version)
Rich and creamy pasta with Cajun flavors, tender shrimp, and savory sausage for a delightful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 servings pappardelle or pasta of choice
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6 shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (e.g., Louisiana Fish Fry Products)
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2 andouille sausages, sliced
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1.5 tbsp butter
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1.5 tbsp neutral oil
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1 small onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
→ Pasta Sauce
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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2 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tsp lemon pepper
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2 tsp paprika
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1 tsp chili powder (optional)
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3 tsp sugar
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1.5 tsp dried oregano
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp butter
→ Other Ingredients
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Grated parmesan cheese, for topping
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Parsley, for garnishing
# Instructions:
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Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water for later use.
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Pat dry the shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning.
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Pan fry the sliced sausages in a large frying pan until cooked. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, heat 1/2 tbsp butter and 1/2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side and remove from the pan.
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In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and garlic until the onions are translucent.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, paprika, chili powder (if using), sugar, oregano, and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and let it cook until it begins to boil. Stir occasionally.
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Add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water and the cooked pasta to the pan. Stir until the pasta is well coated in the sauce. Add lemon juice and stir for an additional minute.
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Stir in the remaining butter along with the cooked shrimp and sausages. Mix together for 1 minute and then turn off the heat.
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Top with grated parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy.