Description

Spice up your dinner with this Cajun Shrimp Pasta featuring tender shrimp, savory andouille sausage, and colorful bell peppers. Packed with bold Cajun flavors, creamy Parmesan sauce, and fettuccine, this dish is the ultimate comfort food for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Ready in just 40 minutes!

Ingredients

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1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage (thinly sliced)
10 ounces fettuccine pasta
1/2 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2–3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth (sodium-free)
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

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Instructions

Season and Cook Shrimp:
- Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and oregano.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle with olive oil, and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Brown the Sausage:
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil and cook the sausage slices until caramelized, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook Pasta:
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
Prepare the Sauce:
- Lower the heat to medium and drizzle olive oil into the skillet.
- Add onion, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
Combine Ingredients:
- Stir Parmesan into the simmering sauce until blended.
- Add cooked pasta and sausage, tossing to combine and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add shrimp.
Serve:
- Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.

Notes

Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing Cajun seasoning.
For a healthier version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Substitute chicken for shrimp or omit sausage for a pescatarian option.