Southern Cajun Shrimp and Smoked Beef Sausage Rotini Delightfully Easy to Make
This Southern Cajun Shrimp and Smoked Beef Sausage Rotini is a delightful dish that combines robust flavors and easy preparation.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound smoked beef sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the rotini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sausage and cook until browned.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer until shrimp are cooked through.
- Combine the cooked rotini with the sauce, stirring well to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
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