Ingredients
1lblarge shrimp,with our without tails, peeled and deveined
3tbspbutter,divided use
8ozsmoked sausage,such as andouille or kielbasa, cut into slices
2tspCajun seasoning,or more to taste
½cupyellow onion,minced
1cupbell peppers,sliced
10ozlinguine pasta,other long pasta varieties will also work
⅓cupParmesan cheese,finely grated
1cupheavy cream
2tbspparsley,chopped
Preparation
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the onions and peppers and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until softened. Season with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning.
Add the sausage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Season the shrimp with the remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and add them to the pan, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until pink and opaque.
Drain the pasta and return to the pot it cooked in. Turn the heat on medium-high and add the cream and butter along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce has started to thicken. Stir in parmesan cheese.
Place the shrimp and sausage mixture on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
