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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

A festive, flavorful skillet meal featuring blackened shrimp, crawfish, and andouille in a creamy Cajun sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb blackened shrimp
  • 1 lb crawfish tails
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 8 oz pasta (such as linguine or fettuccine)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and cook until browned.
  3. Add the blackened shrimp and crawfish tails to the skillet, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be removed when they turn pink and opaque for the best texture. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if gluten-free pasta is used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: Cajun pasta, Mardi Gras pasta, seafood pasta, skillet meal, Southern cooking