Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
A hearty and spicy fusion of Southern and Italian flavors, ready in just 30 minutes for a quick and comforting dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or more to taste (recipe note #1)
- 8 ounces linguine or other long, slender pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/2 pound Andouille sausage sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes with liquid
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese about 2/3 cup
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine shrimp and Cajun seasoning; toss to coat. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook linguine in boiling, salted water according to package directions until firm to the bite (al dente). Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a clean plate with a slotted spoon, leaving excess fat behind.
- Add sausage to skillet; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to plate with shrimp.
- Add tomatoes with liquid to same skillet and bring to boil; cook and stir until liquid is reduced by half, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese; bring to simmer. Cook and stir until cheese has melted and sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Add drained, cooked pasta, shrimp, sausage and any accumulated liquid to skillet; cook and stir until well combined, heated through and sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Or, if you prefer a thinner sauce, add reserved pasta water a little at a time as desired. Taste for seasoning and add more Cajun seasoning if you like. Transfer to serving platter or individual pasta bowls and garnish with parsley (if using); serve.
Notes
- The amount of salt in Cajun seasoning varies widely by brand, so start out with a bit less than the recipe calls for and add more taste. If you're using a salt-free seasoning (my preference), add 1 1/2 teaspoons of seasoning and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt. This way, you can add more of each to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg
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