🍤 Jambalaya Alfredo – A Creamy Southern Fusion You’ll Crave!
Craving something bold, creamy, and unforgettable? Meet Jambalaya Alfredo – where Southern spice meets Italian comfort! This dish brings together tender shrimp, smoky sausage, and colorful veggies tossed in a velvety Parmesan Alfredo sauce. It’s the kind of meal that turns an ordinary dinner into a flavorful celebration straight out of New Orleans. 🌶️🍝✨
🛒 Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- ½ lb smoked chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta
Boil the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the sausage and shrimp
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until lightly browned (about 3–4 minutes).
Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
3. Add the veggies
Stir in the chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté everything together for another 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are soft and aromatic.
4. Season the mix
Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the meat and veggies evenly in the spices.
5. Make it creamy
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently, then add the grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer until it’s smooth and creamy.
6. Toss the pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat every strand in that rich, spicy Alfredo sauce.
7. Garnish and serve
Top with fresh parsley and an optional extra sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy every creamy, smoky, spicy bite! 😋
✨ Serving Tip:
Pair this dish with crusty garlic bread and a light green salad to balance out the richness. And if you’re feeling adventurous, a dash of hot sauce takes it up a notch!
