CAJUN PASTA SHRIMP

5 from 1 vote

CAJUN PASTA SHRIMP and sausage. Tastes as good as any high quality restaurant, but more cost effective. This dish is very easy to make yet absolutely delicious. Adjust the spice according to your preference and feel that heat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time28

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Shobee

Cost: $1.00

Equipment

1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp 8 quart
strainer

Ingredients

1 lb Fettucine Noodles
water to cook the pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled
1/2 lb andouille sausage sliced inro bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1-2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, divided
1/4 cup onion, yellow or red
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream add more if you want the consistency to be thinner
1 cup Chicken Broth add more to make the sauce less spicy
1/2 cup Crushed tomato
salt and pepper to taste as needed

Instructions

Cook the Pasta in the Instant Pot

Put the inner pot in the instant pot base. Break the pasta in the middle and drop it into the inner pot. Add water to cover.
Cover the instant pot with the pressure cooker lid and push the pressure cooker button setting. Please set it to HI and set the timer to ten minutes quick release when done.
Reserve one cup of pasta water before tossing the water. Set the pasta aside for later.

Marinate Shrimp

Place shrimp in a bowl and add 1/2 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Toss the shrimp gently until coated. Marinate the shrimp for thirty minutes.
After marinating the shrimp, heat one-fourth cup of oil in a large pan. Fry the shrimp until it changes color. Transfer to a plate and set them aside.

Cook the Sausage

Using the same pan, add in cooking oil and fry the sausage and brown on all sides for about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside until ready to use.

How to cook the Whole Dish

In the same pan, add oil and saute the onion until transparent. Add the bell pepper, 1/2 - 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, thyme and paprika. Add the crushed tomato, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix all of the ingredients and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the cream and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and the sausage and let it simmer for another 3 minutes.
Add the reserved pasta water if it becomes dry. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Lastly, add the shrimp and gently mix.

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