Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning, succulent shrimp, and savory sausage all tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a decadent yet easy-to-make dish that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Shrimp and Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook shrimp and sausage: Season shrimp, cook in olive oil, set aside. Brown sausage in the same skillet, set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, Parmesan, spices, simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta, shrimp, and sausage in the sauce until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute chicken for shrimp if preferred.
- Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
