Chipotle Shrimp and Cajun Sausage Pasta | Plated by Dee
Chipotle Shrimp and Cajun Sausage Pasta
10 mins prepServes 4
This Chipotle and Cajun Smoked Sausage Pasta features seasoned shrimp and smoked sausage in a creamy chipotle sauce served over fettuccine. It's a flavorful and easy dish perfect for any pasta lover.
Step 1: Season the shrimp with grape seed oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle chili pepper, Italian herb seasoning, ground black pepper, and Tony Chachere's seasoning.
Step 2: Sauté shrimp on low to medium heat in garlic butter and grape seed oil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side and set aside.
Step 3: Chop the Cajun style smoked sausage and sauté it in a skillet for 2 to 4 minutes until done, then set aside.
Step 4: Cook fettuccine in a pot of heavily salted boiling water according to package directions.
Step 5: For the chipotle cream sauce, chop the fresh garlic and add to a skillet with melted butter over low to medium heat.
Step 6: Add the heavy whipping cream and simmer, then add chipotle pepper powder, black pepper, and Italian herb seasoning.
Step 7: Add chopped garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, then mix in the diced chipotle peppers.
Step 8: Stir in shredded Italian Blend Cheese until melted.
Step 9: Mix in fettuccine noodles gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
Step 10: Add the sautéed shrimp and sausage, mixing until well combined and enjoy.