Dairy-Free Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Get ready for a bold, creamy, saucy dinner with this one pot cajun shrimp pasta. It takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish and it's lightened up with gluten free noodles and a dairy free swap for cream. Dinner done in one pan is the best kind of meal!
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Servings: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH: cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper OR
- OR 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 14 ounces pre-cooked smoked sausage cut into slices
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces fettuccine gluten-free if needed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup coconut cream or cashew cream
- Chopped parsley for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make the cajun seasoning by adding all of the ingredients (or just the cajun seasoning if using pre-made) to a medium bowl and set aside.2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon EACH: cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper
- Add the olive oil to the bottom of a deep skillet (or dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and rippling, add the diced yellow onion and smoked sausage to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and half of the cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 14 ounces pre-cooked smoked sausage, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the fire roasted tomatoes (with the juice), broth, and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine then close the lid and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 11-12 minutes, or according the pasta package directions. Open the lid to stir every few minutes.1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 12 ounces fettuccine
- While the pasta is cooking, add the shrimp to the remaining cajun seasoning and toss to coat.
- When the pasta is almost done cooking, add the coconut cream and shrimp and stir to combine. Allow the shrimp to cook until opaque, 3-5 minutes. Garnish and serve right away.
Notes
*If you’re using a different type of pasta, whether it’s not gluten free or something like penne, cook times may vary. Simmer the pasta mixture 2-3 minutes less than the package recommends then add the shrimp and finish cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.9g | Protein: 26.1g | Fat: 37.7g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3.1g
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