One Pot Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A flavorful and easy-to-make one pot meal featuring Cajun shrimp and creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Deep skillet For cooking the pasta and shrimp together.
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces pre-cooked smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces fettuccine gluten-free if needed
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2.25 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup coconut cream or cashew cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all the Cajun seasoning ingredients together and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sliced smoked sausage. Cook until the onion is soft, about 2-3 minutes. Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add garlic and half of the Cajun seasoning, cooking for another minute to release the flavors.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice), broth, and uncooked pasta. Stir well, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 11-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- While the pasta cooks, coat the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
- When the pasta is almost tender, add the coconut cream and seasoned shrimp. Stir and cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Tip: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the Cajun seasoning.