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Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
    • 🌾 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • Vegetables & Aromatics

    • 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 cup chopped celery
    • 2/3 cup red bell pepper
    • 2/3 cup green bell pepper
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Seasonings

    • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • Protein

    • 1/2 pound smoked sausage
    • 🍤 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Liquids

    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup cream

  • Grains & Pasta

    • 🍝 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked

STEPS

1

Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until foamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour to foamy butter, whisking quickly to make sure there are no lumps. Continue stirring until roux turns a dark, reddish brown, about 5 minutes.

2

Stir in onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables have begun to be tender, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in Cajun seasoning and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add sliced smoked sausage and season with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.

4

Remove cover, increase heat to medium-high, and return to a boil. Add shrimp and cream, and cook until shrimp turn pink and are curled into a C-shape, about 3 minutes.

5

Serve warm over cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

408

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 28
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 Use high-quality Cajun seasoning for deeper flavor.Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.Pair the dish with a simple green salad and crusty bread to complete the meal.