Description
A spicy and savory noodle bowl loaded with shrimp, crab, and andouille sausage in a creamy Cajun sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb lump crabmeat
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside with sausage.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return sausage and shrimp to the skillet. Gently fold in crabmeat. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with green onions.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Adjust cayenne to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fat: 38 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 32 g