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Creamy Cajun Shrimp and

Sausage Pasta
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This creamy Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta dish was inspired by the flavors of
gumbo. Like lots of gumbos, this recipe starts with a roux that adds depth and
complexity to the creamy sauce. We like this with a simple green salad and
crusty bread.

By Brenda Venable | Published on August 29, 2023

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Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:

20 mins 25 mins 45 mins

Servings:
6

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Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup chopped celery

2/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper

2 clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 pound thinly sliced, fully cooked

smoked sausage

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

salt to taste (see Cook's Notes)

1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

(see Cook's Notes)

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

12 ounces spaghetti, cooked

chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Directions
Step 1
Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until foamy, about 2
minutes. Stir in flour to foamy butter, whisking quickly to make sure there are no
lumps. Continue stirring until roux turns a dark, reddish brown, about 5
minutes.

Step 2
Stir in onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables
have begun to be tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in Cajun seasoning and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add sliced smoked
sausage and season with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt to taste.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.

Step 4
Remove cover, increase heat to medium high, and return to a boil. Add shrimp
and cream, and cookuntil shrimp turn pink and are curled into a C-shape, about
3 minutes.

Step 5
Serve warm over cooked spaghetti. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices,
if desired.

Cook’s Note
Cajun seasoning has a lot of salt. Depending on your personal taste,
adding salt may not be necessary. Just make sure you taste as you cook.

I used medium-sized shrimp in this recipe (21 to 25 shrimp per pound).

Smaller shrimp may be used, if desired, but make sure to adjust the
cooking time.

I MADE IT PRINT

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

408 27g 28g 15g
Calories Fat Carbs Protein

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Bethany

11/06/2023

Love it

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DebbieBC

09/27/2023

Delicious! I didn’t have cream so used more chicken stock and it was great.

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Laura Williams

09/03/2023

Made the recipe as directed. It was delicious!

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