Best Cajun Shrimp Sausage Pasta Recipes

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CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE CAJUN PASTA



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This is a spicy dish. If you do not tolerate heat, adjust spices or omit cayenne and Cajun seasonings and use mild sausage.

Provided by Amanda S

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz hot or mild sausage links, casing removed.
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stick celery, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (optional)
1 c rigatoni pasta, cooked
1 can(s) 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 16 oz tomato sauce
8 oz medium shrimp peeled and cut in half
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta per directions on box, set aside.
  • 2. In large Dutch oven, brown chicken and sausage in hot oil. Remove and drain.
  • 3. Add onion, green and red peppers, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until onions and peppers are tender.
  • 4. Add pasta, tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce, chicken and sausage into the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil.
  • 5. Stir in shrimp and parsley. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn pink. Serve.

INSTANT POT® CAJUN SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP PASTA



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Try this Instant Pot® Cajun sausage and shrimp pasta recipe.

Provided by Justin Rand

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
3 large cloves garlic, minced
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) package frozen, peeled cooked shrimp, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Saute onion in the hot oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 20 seconds. Pour in broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Layer sausage, mushrooms, cavatappi, Cajun seasoning, and tomatoes in the pot evenly in that order; do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Make sure the valve is set to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Stir shrimp, cream cheese, and bell pepper into the pot. Close the lid and let sit on Warm setting to allow hot pasta to warm shrimp through, cook the pepper, and melt the cream cheese, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and stir cream cheese to make sure it is incorporated. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 149.1 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1129.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND PASTA



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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

1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12 ounce) package fettuccine pasta, cooked
1/2 lb dried smoked sausage, chopped (I use Andouille sausage for this)
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced celery
1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning (use homemade or purchased, I use Emeril's mix)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whipping cream (unwhipped)
6 ounces Velveeta Mexican cheese, cubed
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper

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 PASTA SALAD WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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Categories     Pasta     Shellfish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 yellow pepper, diced
1 Vidalia onion, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, cleaned and diced [include the leaves]
1 12 oz. can of Budweiser beer
2 teaspoons Old Bay
1 lb 21 -25 shrimp
1 15 oz. bag frozen cheese tortellini
2 Andouille sausages, grilled and diced
6 - 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, rough-chopped
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
coarse salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise OR 1/2 cup red wine vinegar combined with 3/4 extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the diced yellow pepper, diced onion and diced celery in a fine-sieve collander and set aside. Fill a large pot with enough fresh cold water to allow the addition of the beer. Pour the beer into the water and season liberally with coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper and the Old Bay. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp and allow to steep until the shrimp is opaque, 3 minutes. Pour the cooked shrimp and shrimp water through the collander over the diced vegetables. Fill the pot with cold water, season with salt and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, peel the shrimp and cut into thirds. Put the cut shrimp, vegetables and diced sausage into a large bowl. Add the chopped sun-dried tomato, dried thyme salt and pepper. Add the frozen pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain; rinse under cold running water. Drain well. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and stir to combine. Dress with the Hellmann's mayonnaise OR the oil and vinegar mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the flavors to marry.

CREAMY CAJUN PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound Shrimp
1 pound Andoille Sausage
2 tablespoons Cajun Creole Spice Mix
1/2 Yellow Onion
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
1 pound Bowtie Pasta
4 cloves Garlic
1/2 cup Crushed Tomatoes
3/4 cup Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 cup Chopped Italian Parsley
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta. Toss shrimp with 1 - 2 tablespoons of cajun seasoning and coat well. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and drizzle bottom of pan with olive oil. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes or so until starting to curl. Flip shrimp over and cook another minute or two and then remove to a plate and set aside. Drizzle pan with a little more olive oil, add sausage and brown until nicely caramelized, about 4 - 5 minutes. Remove to plate, set aside.
  • Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook until al dente, a minute less than package instructions.
  • Lower heat to medium and add another good drizzle of olive oil to the pan, add the onion, red bell pepper, thyme, smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, brown sugar and a generous pinch of salt. Sauté until onion and pepper have softened a bit, scraping up any browned bits that you can. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA WITH SAUSAGE



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This Cajun Pasta with a creamy sauce is delicious.. My family said this recipe is a keeper.

Provided by Jo Ann Duren

Categories     Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp cajun seasoning (or creole seasoning)
2 Tbsp olive oil
6 oz andouille sausage or smoked sausage (thinly sliced). i used andouille smoked sausage/
10 oz fettuccine pasta
1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
4 tsp cajun seasoning (or creole seasoning)
1 tsp brown sugar
2-3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 c crushed tomatoes
1 c chicken broth (sodium free)
1 c heavy cream
2/3 c grated parmesan

Steps:

  • 1. Toss shrimp with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning, coat well. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and drizzle bottom of pan with olive oil.
  • 2. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Flip shrimp over and cook another minute or two. Then remove to a plate and set aside. Drizzle pan with a little more olive oil, add sausage and brown until nicely caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Remove to plate, set aside,
  • 3. Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook until al dente.
  • 4. Lower heat to medium and add a bit more olive oil to the pan, add the onion, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, and a generous pinch of salt. Saute until onion and pepper have softened a bit, scraping up any browned bits that you can. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • 5. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bott9m of pan, simmer a couple of minutes.
  • 6. Once simmering, add Parmesan and stir into sauce. When Parmesan is blended in, add cooked pasta and sausage and stir to combine and heat through, 2-3 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste and then lastly, add shrimp.

CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by ladydee009

Number Of Ingredients 22

ESSENCE CREOLE SEASONING:
3/4 pound cooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound peeled, deveined raw large shrimp
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Essence seasoning (recipe below)
1 1/2 hot links, or smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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.

ONE POT CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



One Pot Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by rossboys

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound linguine
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
Parsley, chopped, garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the linguine in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, heat the butter, then add 1½ tablespoon cajun seasoning and mix the spice with the butter. Add in shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink. Take the shrimp out and set aside. Keeping the heat on, add in butter until it's melted, then add in diced yellow onion and green pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add in kielbasa sausage and cook for another minute, then add minced garlic, salt, cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme. When everything is cooked and mixed well, pour in chicken stock and heavy cream. Mix well, and cook for about 3 minutes. When the sauce is thickening, add the shrimp and pasta back into the pot. Mix until everything is well-combined. To serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley. Enjoy.

CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA



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How to make Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Pasta

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 - 3/4 lb cooked fettuccine
2 TBS olive oil
1 lb peeled, deveined raw large shrimp
1 TBS plus 2 tsp Essence seasoning (recipe below - I think you can buy this, too.)
1 1/2 hot linked or smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered (I use Butterball)
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 TBS minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Essence Creole Seasoning
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Heat 1 TBS 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. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the remaining TBS 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 TBS of Essence and 1/2 tsp 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.

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