Name: Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: American

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May 13, 2025

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This Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish—bold, spicy, and loaded with flavor. Juicy shrimp and crispy Cajun sausage are cooked with onions and garlic, then tossed in a rich cream sauce seasoned with Cajun spices and mixed with tender pasta. Finished with mozzarella and Parmesan for a cheesy finish, this dish is indulgent, satisfying, and incredibly easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat.

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

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Ingredients

bowls

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink, then remove from the skillet.

In the same pan, add sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.

Add butter to the skillet along with diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Return shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same Cajun spices used before, to taste.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce, followed by Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir until melted and creamy.

Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Simmer together for 2–3 minutes.

Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Layer Magic 🌶️
Toast your Cajun seasoning in the olive oil for 30 seconds before adding proteins to release deeper, more complex flavor notes.
Pasta Water Power 💧
Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining; it's crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
Shrimp Timing Technique 🦐
Add shrimp last and cook just until they turn pink and curl - about 2-3 minutes - to prevent rubbery texture and maintain tender, juicy meat.
Cheese Melt Mastery 🧀
Remove the pan from direct heat when adding cheeses and stir gently to prevent breaking or becoming grainy, creating a smooth, luxurious sauce.
Sausage Sear Secret 🔪
Slice Cajun sausage into uniform half-moons and sear until edges are crispy to maximize flavor development and textural contrast.

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