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Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

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Serves:

6 Servings

Level:

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About the Recipe

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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)

Preparation

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.







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