Best Cajun Shrimp And Andouille Alfredo Sauce Over Pasta Recipes

SMOKIN' DAVE'S CAFE'S FIERY CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO

Steps:

• Place the shrimp and 3 tablespoons Essence in a large resealable plastic bag and shake. Place the bag in the refrigerator while you prepare the sauce.
• Heat a deep 3-quart skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the andouille sausage. Saute sausage for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and cook 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions.
• To the skillet, add cream, milk, remaining Essence, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Stir to a consistent color. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in cheese until melted. Lower heat to a simmer.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in another large skillet over high heat and add the shrimp. Saute shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until they just start to turn pink. Add the shrimp and cooked, drained pasta to the first skillet. Stir to combine and blend flavors, about 1 minute.
• Serve in a large pasta bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and Essence for garnish.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE ALFREDO SAUCE OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
• Cook fettuccine by following the package directions; drain and set aside.
• Cook sausage in a large pan over medium heat for 10 minutes or until browned; remove sausage (use a slotted spoon) and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan; set sausage aside.
• Melt butter in the drippings over medium heat; add in shrimp; cook for 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink; remove shrimp and keep warm.
• Add in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; stir/saute over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Stir in flour and cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually stir in chicken broth.
• Bring to boil over med-high heat, stirring frequently; boil 1` minute.
• Lower heat to med-low, stir in heavy cream; cook 8 minutes or until mixture simmers.
• Add in cheese cubes, sausage and shrimp; stir until cheese melts.
• Stir in green onions, parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
• Serve over hot cooked fettuccine.
• For OMAC: freeze shrimp and andouille pasta in disposable foil pans (8x5x1 inch) covered with foil. Place in zip-lock freezer bags. Freeze up to 1 month. To reheat from freezer: bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes.

JAMBALAYA PASTA WITH PENNE, CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• Fill a large, 1-gallon stock pot with a pasta insert, 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and season with salt to taste. Place the penne in the salted water and return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta until nearly al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• While the pasta cooks, set a 14-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, swirl the pan to evenly coat with the oil. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place the shrimp in the pan and sear for 1 minute per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add another tablespoon of the olive oil to the saute pan and season the chicken breast with 2 teaspoons of the Essence and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Place the chicken breast in the pan and sear for 3 minutes, turning to ensure even browning. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside with the seared shrimp.
• Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and add the sausage, onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is lightly caramelized and the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. 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 diced tomatoes, fresh thyme, the remaining 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 and chicken to the pan, as well as the nearly al dente pasta and the reserved 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp and chicken are cooked through, the pasta is al dente and most of the pasta cooking water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan. Toss to combine and serve while hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat large skillet to med-high heat.
• Add butter, melt.
• Add onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and basil.
• Saute until onions are transparent but not browned.
• Add sausage and saute until browned.
• Add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes or until soft.
• Add beer and water and boil until reduced by 1/3 to 1/2.
• Add heavy cream, salt and Cajun seasonings.
• Stir in shrimp and cook until pink; about 3-5 minutes.
• Allow sauce to thicken.
• If sauce is too thin you can add about a tsp.
• flour or cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water to the sauce.
• Make sure to stir frequently while sauce is thickening to prevent lumping.
• This can be served over your favorite rice or pasta.

CAJUN SHRIMP ALFREDO

Steps:

• Combine sausage, onion, celery, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and sage in a skillet; cook and stir until sausage is cooked through and celery and bell pepper are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until cooked through and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Whisk milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and garlic into sauce until cheese is melted. Stir shrimp mixture into sauce.

CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions.
• While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, celery, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it directly from the boiling water into the cream sauce using tongs or a pasta fork. Sprinkle the pasta with the Parmesan and toss to combine. Add a splash of the starchy pasta water to help the sauce thicken and coat the pasta. Top with chopped parsley and serve with additional Parmesan.