Description
This dairy-free creamy Cajun shrimp pasta brings the smoky heat of the bayou into one skillet, delivering comfort without compromise. With plump shrimp, bold Cajun spices, and a lusciously creamy sauce made without a drop of dairy, this pasta checks every box flavorful, fast, and family-approved.
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Seasoning:
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- OR 1 1/2 tbsp store-bought Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 14 oz pre-cooked smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (or cashew cream)
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all the spices or use pre-made Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high. Add onions and sausage, sauté until onions are translucent (2-3 min). Stir in garlic and half the Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with juice), broth, and fettuccine. Stir. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 11-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While pasta simmers, toss the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning.
- When pasta is nearly done, stir in coconut cream and shrimp. Simmer until shrimp are opaque (3-5 min).
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce. Don’t overcook shrimp when reheating—warm just until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
