CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND PASTA

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Make and share this Cajun Shrimp and Sausage With Cheese Sauce and Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12 ounce) package fettuccine pasta, cooked
1/2 lb dried smoked sausage, chopped (I use Andouille sausage for this)
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced celery
1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning (use homemade or purchased, I use Emeril's mix)
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whipping cream (unwhipped)
6 ounces Velveeta Mexican cheese, cubed
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven cook the dry sausage over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until browned; remove the sausage, drain fat leaving about 1 tablespoon in the Dutch oven.
  • Melt the butter in the drippings over medium heat; add in shrimp; cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink; set the shrimp aside.
  • Add in onion, red bell pepper, and celery cook for 5 minutes adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning and flour to the veggies; cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat to low and stir in the whipping cream,.
  • Cook simmering for about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add in the Velveeta cubes, sausage and shrimp, stirring until the cheese melts.
  • Stir in the chopped green onions and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine, season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over the cooked pasta.
  • Delicious!

Sanina Mahato
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This dish was a disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked and the cheese sauce was bland.


Thando Enhle
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Malik Taimoor
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was amazing.


Nwabia Augustine Ikechukwu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can throw it all in one pot and have dinner on the table in no time.


ABBAS SYED GUL
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I would give this recipe 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that the shrimp were a bit tough.


Ngonie Chibatwa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is especially good.


Asratul Kau
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Kaleah Morrison
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the cheese sauce was delicious.


Ikaika-wailaahia Ka-Ne
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Easy to follow recipe, turned out great!


asmat wazir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp and sausage were cooked to perfection, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a huge hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Ahad
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was amazing. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Omrito Barmon
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This is the best shrimp and sausage dish I've ever had! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and sausage were cooked perfectly. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again soon!


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