Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
923 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
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Packed with protein from both shrimp and sausage, this pasta dish is filling and flavorful. Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight and the whole family loves the Cajun flavors.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning divided
- 8 ounces andouille sausage
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- While the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and butter and cook until butter has melted.
- Season the shrimp with half of the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the shrimp in an even layer, working in batches if needed. Cook, flipping once, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the sausage to the skillet along with the peppers. Sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning over the top and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sausage has browned and the peppers have softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from the pan and set aside with the shrimp.
- Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Return the shrimp, sausage, and pepper to the pan along with the cooked pasta. Stir well to coat.
- To thin the sauce, add reserved pasta water, a couple tablespoons at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- The majority of the sodium is coming from the andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning. Use a lower sodium sausage and no salt Cajun seasoning to reduce this, if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
923kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
503mg
(168%)
Sodium
1357mg
(57%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2648IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
470mg
(47%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 923 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 923kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 503mg | 168% |
| Sodium | 1357mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2648IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 470mg | 47% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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