Cajun Alfredo With Shrimp and Sausage
My Cajun alfredo is made with tender shrimp, flavorful sausage, and a spicy cream sauce. This easy 30 minute meal tastes like something you splurged on at a restaurant.
Servings 6 People
Calories 817kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Pound Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
- 6 Ounces Cajun Andouille Smoked Sausage
- 8 Ounces Penne Pasta Water Reserved
- ¼ Cup Pasta Water
- ½ Cup Butter
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 ½ Cups Heavy Cream
- ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- 1 ½ Cups Parmesan Cheese Shredded
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to the package directions.
- Slice sausage into around ½ coins. Heat olive oil in skillet and brown sausage for 2-3 minutes. Flip and add shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes more flipping once until they are pink but slightly opaque. Set aside.
- Drain excess grease if needed. Add around ¼ cup of pasta water to the skillet and scape up any brown bits from the bottom. Simmer until almost dry.
- In the same skillet, melt better. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese over medium low until melted and simmering.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Reduce heat to low, and whisk in cheese until melted. Add in pasta, shrimp, and sausage and stir until coated. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 817kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2639IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 1mg