Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

Post date: Oct 31, 2015 3:16:21 PM

Ingredients:

1/2 - 3/4 lb. cooked fettuccine

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 lb. peeled, deveined raw large shrimp

1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. Essence seasoning (recipe below but you can also buy this)

1 1/2 hot linked or smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1/2 cup yellow onion

1 Tbsp. minced garlic

1/2 cup chicken stock

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. dried basil

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning

1 tsp. red pepper

1 tsp. salt

Essence Creole Seasoning

2 1/2 Tbsp. paprika

2 Tbsp. salt

2 Tbsp. garlic powder

1 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp. dried oregano

1 Tbsp. dried thyme

Directions:

Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 tsp. of the Essence seasoning. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Place the remaining Tbs. of olive oil in the saute pan and onion and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook another minute.

Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds.

Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape with a spoon to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom of the pan, about 30 seconds.

Add the thyme, 1 Tbsp. of Essence and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook for 2 minutes.

Return the shrimp to the pan and pasta to the pan. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan.