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creamy cajun shrimp pasta

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Boil pasta per package instruction and reserve some pasta water.

Step 2

Season shrimp that has been pat dry with the cajun seasoning.

Step 3

Pan fry sliced sausages in a large frying pan until cooked and remove from the pan. In the same pan, melt 1/2 tbsp butter in 1/2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Once hot enough, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan.

Step 4

In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter in 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add onions and garlic. Sauté until the onion is transluscent.

Step 5

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the seasonings and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.

Step 6

Let it continue cooking until it boils and stir occasionally. Add 1/4 cup of pasta water and pasta. Stir until every piece is well coated and add lemon juice. Stir again for 1 minute.

Step 7

Finish it off with butter as well as the shrimp and sausages. Stir for another minute and turn off heat.

Step 8

Add more parmesan cheese on top and garnish with parsley. Serve while hot. Enjoy!