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Easy Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe

Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

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When it comes to comfort food with a kick, few dishes can compete with the rich, spicy goodness of Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta. This restaurant-quality meal combines tender shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and perfectly cooked pasta in a luxurious cream sauce that’s bursting with Cajun flavor. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or just craving something indulgent for dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant-level taste right in your own kitchen.

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Linguine pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 13 oz Cajun Style Andouille Sausage, cut into rounds
  • 1 lb Raw shrimp, large, peeled and tails removed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, freshly chopped

Instructions

1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water and cooking the linguine noodles until they’re al dente. Make sure to reserve at least ½ cup to a full cup of the pasta water for the sauce later.

2. While the pasta is boiling, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil to the pan. Toss in the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.

3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, plus 1 tsp cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to the pot with sausage and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.

4. Remove the shrimp and sausage to a bowl and set aside. To the same pan, add the butter and tomato paste, over medium heat.

5. Once the butter is melted, stir in the garlic, cajun seasoning and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

6. Pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir until melted and bubbly.

7. Use the reserved pasta water to add to the sauce to thin to your desired consistency. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.

8. Add the drained linguine, shrimp and sausage to the sauce and toss to coat.

9. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and black pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the shrimp: Remove them as soon as they turn pink and opaque; they’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
  • Reserve pasta water: This is “liquid gold” for silky sauce consistency; reserve at least 1 cup.
  • Toast your spices: Blooming the Cajun seasoning and oregano in butter/tomato paste intensifies the flavor.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan: Pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
  • Control heat: Keep at medium to prevent cream-based sauce from breaking.
  • Author: Anna Lovae
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: One Pot Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun