Cajun Shrimp And Sausage With Cheese Sauce And Pasta Food

CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Don't overcook, as they'll continue to cook when you add them to the sauce. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and onions 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 tablespoon of Essence and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 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. To make the Essence Seasoning, just mix all of the ingredients and store in an airtight container.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND PASTA

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!

CAJUN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the shrimp, seasoned with the cajun seasoning, and cook until cooked, about 2 minutes per side, before setting aside.
• Add the sausage to the pan and cook, before setting aside.
• Add the butter to the pan, let it melt and start to bubble, add the onion, peppers, and celery and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cajun seasoning and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
• Sprinkle in the flour and cook, mixing, until until it turns a light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add the milk, mix, bring just to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
• Mix in the cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese and cream cheese and cook, mixing, until the cheese melts into the sauce.
• Mix in the cooked and drained pasta, shrimp and sausage and optionally pour into a large oven safe pan.
• Melt the butter in a pan, mix in the breadcrumbs and set aside.
• Sprinkle the cheese onto the mac and cheese followed by the breadcrumbs before baking in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the breadcrumbs are lightly golden brown, about 15 minute.

PASTA WITH CAJUN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In large stockpot, boil water for pasta.
• In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic, saute additional 1 minute.
• Stir chicken bouillon into white wine and add to pan.
• Using a wooden spoon, scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce to half - about 3 minutes.
• In the meantime, cook your pasta to the al dente stage.
• Add cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato paste to the sauce. Stir.
• Add heavy cream. When the cream mixture is almost bubbling, turn heat to low. Let the crème mixture reduce to half - about 5 minutes.
• Drain the pasta very well - add pasta to the crème sauce.
• Toss with freshly chopped parsley and Parmesan.
• Serve.