Description
This Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine combines tender shrimp and smoky sausage in a creamy sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 12 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails off)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ring (13 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes, or according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with half of the Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot and shimmering, add smoked sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Transfer the sausage to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet used for the sausage, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside with the sausage.
- Add the butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low. Simmer the sauce for 6-8 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked fettuccine, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more crushed red pepper.
- Fresh parsley not only garnishes the dish but also adds freshness.
- This recipe pairs well with a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg