Description
A delicious Cajun shrimp and sausage dish served over pappardelle pasta, creamy and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pappardelle until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Add shrimp seasoned with Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining butter if needed. Sauté onion and all three bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze. Stir in heavy cream, remaining Cajun seasoning, and parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Add the pasta and toss to coat everything in sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes on low.
- Plate and garnish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different proteins or vegetables as per preference.
- For a spicier kick, feel free to add more Cajun seasoning or some hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg