Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Pasta
Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Pasta is a creamy, savory pasta dish with tender shrimp, smoky sausage, and bold Cajun seasoning, cooked in one skillet and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz pasta such as penne or fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet and brown the sausage for 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Season the shrimp and cook in the same skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, then set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in the cream and broth, add seasonings, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the sausage, shrimp, and pasta to the skillet, toss to coat, garnish, and serve warm.