Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

SALIH MED May 21, 2025

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

Bold, spicy, and ultra-creamy! This Cajun-inspired pasta dish combines juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, tender fettuccine, and a rich tomato-Parmesan cream sauce—all in under 40 minutes!
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Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the Protein:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
6 oz smoked or beef sausage, thinly sliced

For the Pasta:

10 oz fettuccine (or pasta of choice)

For the Sauce & Veggies:

2 tbsp olive oil
½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
½ tsp dried oregano
½ cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Seasoning:

Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1️⃣ Season & Cook the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Sausage:
In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add sausage slices and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté the Veggies:
Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and fragrant.

4️⃣ Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (more Cajun spice = more heat!).

5️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then add it directly to the sauce.

6️⃣ Bring It All Together:
Return the shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through.

7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if you like.
Serve hot and enjoy the bold, creamy, spicy goodness!