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This Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta is bold, creamy, and absolutely packed with flavor. Perfectly seasoned shrimp and smoky Cajun sausage are sautéed with garlic and onions, then simmered in a luscious, spiced cream sauce. Tossed with tender pasta and finished with Parmesan and parsley, this one-pan meal brings a spicy Southern kick to your weeknight dinner.

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Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

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Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.
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In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
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Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Add diced onion to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
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Add sliced Cajun sausage and cook until slightly browned.
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season again with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and let melt. Add the pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed.
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Add shrimp back into the skillet along with chopped parsley. Stir everything to combine.
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Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and parsley.
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25%

82.47 g

Carbs

49.04%

71.92 g

Fat

10.99%

36.27 g

Protein

65.99%

1319.77 kcal

Calories

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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