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Creamy Cajun Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

A rich, creamy Cajun pasta with shrimp, sausage, and bold Mardi Gras flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 lemon juice of half

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Season and sear shrimp until pink, then set aside.
  3. Cook sausage slices until lightly browned and set aside.
  4. Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic in butter, adding Cajun spices.
  5. Add cream and chicken broth, simmer and stir in Parmesan.
  6. Return shrimp and sausage to sauce, toss with pasta, adjust consistency with pasta water.
  7. Finish with lemon juice and parsley, serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice levels based on preference. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.