Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb jumbo shrimp, shells removed and cleaned
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Salt, as needed
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Freshly ground pepper, as needed
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1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun spice mix
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1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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6 oz sliced andouille or smoked sausage
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10 oz fettuccine noodles
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1/2 onion (yellow), cut into thin strips
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1 red pepper, sliced into strips
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4 teaspoons Creole spice blend
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1 teaspoon sugar (brown)
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2-3 garlic cloves, diced
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1/2 cup tomatoes (crushed)
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1 cup no-sodium chicken stock
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1 cup cream (heavy)
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2/3 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# Steps to Follow:
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Mix your shrimp with some salt, pepper, Creole spice, and oregano till they're fully covered. Get a big pan hot over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil. Cook those shrimp about 2 minutes each side, then take them out. Pour another tablespoon of oil in and cook the sausage till it's brown, around 4-5 minutes. Take it out too.
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Fill a pot with water, add some salt, and bring it to a boil. Drop in your fettuccine and cook till it's firm but not hard. Drain the water and put the pasta aside.
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Turn down the heat to medium and add a little more oil to your pan. Throw in the onions, red pepper strips, spice mix, brown sugar, and a bit of salt. Cook till they're soft. Toss in the garlic and let it cook just 30 seconds till you can smell it. Now pour in your crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and heavy cream. Stir everything and scrape up all the tasty bits stuck to the pan. Let it bubble gently for a few minutes.
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Add your Parmesan and stir till it's all melted in. Dump in the cooked pasta and sausage, and mix so everything gets coated with sauce. Let it warm through for 2-3 minutes. Gently mix the shrimp back in.
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Scoop it onto plates while it's hot and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
# Additional Tips:
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You can use half-and-half for a thinner sauce. Spice lovers can add red pepper flakes or extra Creole seasoning. Switch to GF noodles if you can't have gluten.