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    Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

    Published: Feb 24, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    a large bowl full of Cajun pasta with shrimp and sausage, two cocktails in mule glasses
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    Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is an amazing Cajun flavored dinner that is ready in about 20 minutes! Creamy Cajun sauce coats fettuccine noodles, peppers, onions, shrimp and smoked sausage.

    a bowl of pasta with shrimp, sausage and peppers topped with green onions

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    Table of Contents hide
    1 Why This Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients
    3 No Salt??
    4 Cajun Seasoning
    5 Step by Step Picture Instructions
    6 Troubleshooting Cajun Cream Sauce
    7 Recipe Tips
    8 Related Recipes
    9 Did you make this recipe?!
    10 Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

    Why This Recipe Works

    • The Cajun flavored sauce is the perfect combo with sausage, shrimp, and pasta.
    • The already cooked sausage, quick cooking shrimp and slightly crunchy peppers and onions make this dish come together fast!
    • The egg yolk and parmesan added at the end thicken up the sauce beautifully and add a decadent feel.

    Ingredients

    Here are the things you will need to make Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta, plus some pro tips on a few specific ingredients.

    ingredients for Cajun Shrimp Pasta on a table with text labels

    Sausage – Choose the sausage that you and your family/guests like. I really like a beef smoked sausage, but an Andouille sausage or kielbasa will work here too.

    Dry Cooking Sherry – I have used the Roland and Holland brands, both work great. If you do not have Dry Cooking Sherry you can sub ¼ cup white wine.

    Shrimp – You will want to buy a “large” sized shrimp, peeled and deveined. It may be marked as 31-35 shrimp per pound.

    If you buy frozen shrimp you can thaw in the fridge overnight. Or you can quick thaw by running cool water over the shrimp for a few minutes.

    No Salt??

    This recipe does not call for salt! Instead you are using Cajun Seasoning, which generally contains some form of salt. If yours does not, add some salt TO TASTE at the end.

    The sausage and parmesan cheese are also salty, so be careful if you choose to add salt!

    Cajun Seasoning

    You can absolutely use your favorite store bought Cajun Seasoning! However, if you prefer to make your own to have on hand, pop over to this post for Homemade Cajun Seasoning.

    Step by Step Picture Instructions

    This recipe comes together pretty fast, so I recommend prepping all your ingredients in advance –

    • cut the kielbasa
    • chop peppers, onions, garlic, and green onions
    • measure seasoning, cream, and chicken broth
    • separate egg yolks and beat well
    • grate the parm cheese

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.

    Add the sliced sausage and brown, about 2 minutes.

    sausage being browned in a skillet

    Add in the sliced peppers and red onions. Sauté for about 2 minutes.

    Pro Tip: Do not overcook the peppers and onions at this point. They will continue to cook with the sauce.

    peppers and onions in a skillet with browned sausage

    Add the shrimp, garlic and all the seasonings (Cajun seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, onion powder). Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until it is just turning pink.

    Pro Tip: Don’t worry if the bottom of your pan is getting really brown… that is all flavor and will be used in the next step!

    shrimp with peppers and onions in a skillet

    Remove everything in the pan to a plate and set aside.

    In the now empty hot pan pour the cooking sherry and deglaze the pan.

    Deglazing – when you scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of a pan using heat and liquid.

    Lower the heat to medium and pour in the cream, butter, and chicken broth. Let the butter melt and then simmer the sauce for a minute.

    making a cream sauce in a skillet

    Add in the cooked pasta, shrimp/sausage/pepper mixture and toss everything with tongs.

    Remove from the heat and pour in the egg yolks and parmesan cheese. Toss to coat everything with the thickened sauce.

    tossing pasta with shrimp, peppers, and sausage

    Serve immediately topped with green onions and red pepper flakes.

    Troubleshooting Cajun Cream Sauce

    If your sauce gets too thick simply pour in a little extra chicken broth.

    If your sauce is too thin, let it cool for 5 minutes and it will thicken as it sits.

    If it is too salty, add a little extra cream.

    Want more flavor, sprinkle in a little more Cajun seasoning.

    a large bowl full of Cajun pasta with shrimp and sausage, two cocktails in mule glasses

    Recipe Tips

    • Add a kick of heat by including a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
    • If your Cajun seasoning does not include salt, add some to taste at the end.
    • Do not overcook your peppers and onions, a little crunch is nice!
    • If you do not have Dry Cooking Sherry you could sub ¼ cup white wine.
    • Shrimp cooks fast! Do not overcook it or it will become rubbery and chewy.

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    Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta in a large white bowl

    Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

    An amazing Cajun flavored dinner that is ready in about 25 minutes! Creamy Cajun sauce coats fettuccine noodles, peppers, onions, shrimp and smoked sausage.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 713kcal
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Large skillet

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz fettuccine cooked per package instructions
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ lb kielbasa, smoked beef sausage, or andouille sausage
    • ¾ lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 1 pepper cored and thinly sliced
    • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning store bought or make your own with this recipe for Homemade Cajun Seasoning!
    • ½ teaspoon each: black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, and onion powder
    • ¼ cup dry cooking sherry
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • 2 egg yolks beaten well in a small bowl
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

    Garnish

    • ¼ cup green onions whites and light green parts chopped
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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    Instructions

    • This recipe comes together pretty fast, so I recommend prepping all your ingredients in advance – cut the kielbasa, chop peppers, onions and garlic, measure seasoning, cream, chicken broth, separate egg yolks, grate the cheese and chop the green onions.
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
    • Meanwhile in a large skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
    • Add the sliced sausage (kielbasa, smoked beef sausage or andouille) and brown, about 2 minutes.
    • Add in the sliced peppers and red onions. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
    • Add the shrimp, garlic and all the seasonings (Cajun seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, onion powder). Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until it is just turning pink.
      Pro Tip: Don't worry if the bottom of your pan is getting really brown… that is all flavor and will be used in the next step!
    • Remove everything in the pan to a plate and set aside.
    • In the now empty and hot pan pour in the cooking sherry and deglaze the pan.
      Deglazing – when you scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of a pan using heat and liquid.
    • Lower the heat to medium and pour in the cream, butter, and chicken broth. Let the butter melt and then simmer the sauce for a minute.
    • Add in the pasta, shrimp/sausage/pepper mixture and toss it with tongs.
      Remove from the heat and pour in the egg yolks and parmesan cheese. Toss to coat everything with the thickened sauce.
      Pro Tip: If your sauce gets too thick simply pour in a little extra chicken broth. If your sauce is too thin, let it cool for 5 minutes and it will thicken as it sits.
    • Serve immediately topped with green onions and red pepper flakes.

    Notes:

    Recipe Tips: 
    • Add a kick of heat by including a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
    • If your Cajun seasoning does not include salt, add some to taste at the end.
    • Do not overcook your peppers and onions, a little crunch is nice!
    • If you do not have Dry Cooking Sherry you could sub ¼ cup white wine.
    • Shrimp cooks fast! Do not overcook it or it will become rubbery and chewy.
     
    Shrimp – You will want to buy a “large” sized shrimp, peeled and deveined. It may be marked as 31-35 shrimp per pound.
    If you buy frozen shrimp you can thaw in the fridge overnight. Or you can quick thaw by running cool water over the shrimp for a few minutes.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 456mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 4mg

    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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