In the realm of culinary delights, Cajun shrimp and sausage with cheese sauce and pasta stand as an iconic dish that captivates taste buds and ignites the senses. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Cajun spices with the rich creaminess of a velvety cheese sauce, all while featuring succulent shrimp and savory sausage. Served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta, this extraordinary creation offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE PASTA
Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta, is a celebration of flavors in one outstanding dish. I totally thought it tasted like I had ordered from a restaurant. This sauce is absolute Cajun heaven!
Provided by Sparkles Of Yum
Categories Entree,Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions, and keep warm.
- Cut the sausage into 1/4" -1/2" chunk size slightly diagonal. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, add onion and bell pepper. When the onion is almost translucent, about 3 minutes then add garlic. Remove and set aside.
- Add sausage to brown and set aside. Pour out any excess grease leaving about 1 tablespoon, add the shrimp and cook until pink, curled and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- Add chicken broth, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, remaining Cajun seasoning, thyme and heavy cream then turn down to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add Parmesan and stir into sauce, simmer a few more minutes and taste if sauce needs any extra salt or pepper.
- If serving directly from the skillet, mix in pasta and top with shrimp, sausage and the parsley. Depending on the size of your skillet I poured the pasta into a serving dish, and topped with the sauce, shrimp, sausage and sprinkled the chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 903 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 282 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 58 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, SaturatedFat 24 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2919 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams unsaturated fat
CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE PASTA
Provided by Yummy Addiction
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until no longer translucent. Remove from the pan and cover with foil.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 remaining tablespoons butter and add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Now add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Then, add the tomatoes.
- Add the sausage and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring. Now add the cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, and mix well. Pour in chicken stock, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix once again.
- Add the cooked shrimp and pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
- Add more salt and pepper, if needed. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!
CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND PASTA
Make and share this Cajun Shrimp and Sausage With Cheese Sauce and Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven cook the dry sausage over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until browned; remove the sausage, drain fat leaving about 1 tablespoon in the Dutch oven.
- Melt the butter in the drippings over medium heat; add in shrimp; cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink; set the shrimp aside.
- Add in onion, red bell pepper, and celery cook for 5 minutes adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and flour to the veggies; cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat to low and stir in the whipping cream,.
- Cook simmering for about 7-8 minutes.
- Add in the Velveeta cubes, sausage and shrimp, stirring until the cheese melts.
- Stir in the chopped green onions and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over the cooked pasta.
- Delicious!
CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE MAC AND CHEESE
Cajun seasoned mac and cheese with shrimp and sausage.
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the shrimp, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until cooked, about 2 minutes per side, before setting aside.
- Add the sausage to the pan and cook, before setting aside.
- Add the butter to the pan, let it melt and start to bubble, add the onion, peppers, and celery and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, mixing, until until it turns a light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add the milk, mix, bring just to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese and cream cheese and cook, mixing, until the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Mix in the cooked and drained pasta, shrimp and sausage and optionally pour into a large oven safe pan.
- Melt the butter in a pan, mix in the breadcrumbs and set aside.
- Sprinkle the cheese onto the mac and cheese followed by the breadcrumbs before baking in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the breadcrumbs are lightly golden brown, about 15 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Facts Calories 577, Fat 37g (Saturated 18g, Trans 0.5g), Cholesterol 129mg, Sodium 752mg, Carbs 56g (Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g), Protein 27g Nutrition by
CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO
I played around with some different seafood and fettuccini recipes, and combined our favorites into this delicious Cajun shrimp and sausage Alfredo dish that my family can't seem to get enough of. It is filling and so quick and easy to make.
Provided by mammak
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, frozen vegetables, and mushrooms. Saute until sausage is almost fully cooked, onions are tender, and any liquid from the frozen vegetables has almost fully evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in Creole seasoning, garlic, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fettuccine, top with shrimp-sausage mixture, and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 160.6 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1466.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by ladydee009
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Don't overcook, as they'll continue to cook when you add them to the sauce. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook another minute. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape with a spoon to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom of the pan, about 30 seconds. Add the thyme, 1 tablespoon of Essence and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and pasta to the pan. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan. To make the Essence Seasoning, just mix all of the ingredients and store in an airtight container.
CREOLE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP
A creamy white sauce pairs well with the andouille sausage and slightly spicy seasonings in this pleasing pasta dish from our Test Kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, peppers, green onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the cream, wine, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., In another large skillet, saute sausage and shrimp in remaining butter for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain fettuccine; toss with vegetable mixture, tomatoes and sausage mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 38g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right shrimp. For this recipe, large or extra-large shrimp are best. They will hold up well to the cooking process and will be easier to peel and devein.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp cooks quickly, so it is important not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp until it is pink and opaque, but not rubbery.
- Use a good quality sausage. The sausage is a key ingredient in this dish, so it is important to use a good quality sausage that you enjoy the taste of.
- Make sure the cheese sauce is smooth and creamy. The cheese sauce is what brings this dish together, so it is important to make sure it is smooth and creamy. Use a good quality cheese that melts well and be sure to whisk the sauce constantly while it is cooking.
- Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served immediately, while the shrimp and sausage are still hot and the cheese sauce is still melted.
Conclusion:
Cajun shrimp and sausage with cheese sauce and pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of shrimp, sausage, cheese sauce, and pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to be a hit, give this recipe a try.
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