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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

Ingredients

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Instructions

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
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Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink, then remove from the skillet.
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In the same pan, add sliced Cajun sausage and cook until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
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Add butter to the skillet along with diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
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Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Return shrimp and sausage to the skillet. Stir to combine.
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Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with the same Cajun spices used before, to taste.
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Add cooked pasta to the sauce, followed by Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir until melted and creamy.
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Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Simmer together for 2–3 minutes.
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Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.
21.83%

89.02 g

Carbs

57.95%

105.02 g

Fat

11.27%

45.95 g

Protein

81.56%

1631.15 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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