Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine (Printable Version)
Fiery and smooth, this Louisiana-style pasta mixes shrimp, sausage, and fettuccine in an irresistible sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb jumbo shrimp, shells off and cleaned
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Salt to your liking
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Freshly ground pepper as needed
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1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun spice mix
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1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
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2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
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6 oz sliced andouille or smoky sausage, cut thin
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10 oz flat fettuccine noodles
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1/2 onion (yellow), sliced thin
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1 sliced red pepper
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4 teaspoons Creole spice blend
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1 teaspoon sugar (brown)
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2-3 minced garlic cloves
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1/2 cup tomatoes, crushed
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1 cup no-sodium chicken stock
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1 cup thick whipping cream
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2/3 cup Parmesan, grated finely
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Mix your shrimp with some salt, pepper, the Creole spice, and dried oregano until coated completely. Warm up a big pan over medium-high flame and pour in 1 tablespoon oil. Fry shrimp about 2 minutes each side, then take them out and put aside. Add another tablespoon oil to your pan and cook those sausage slices till brown for around 4-5 minutes. Take them out too.
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Get some water really bubbling in a pot with salt and throw in your fettuccine till it's just right. Drain the water off and set it aside.
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Turn the heat down to medium and add a little more oil to the pan. Cook your onion and red pepper with the Creole mix, brown sugar and a tiny bit of salt until they're soft. Toss in your garlic and let it cook about half a minute till you can smell it. Pour in your tomatoes, stock, and cream, stirring and scraping the pan bottom. Let it bubble gently for a bit.
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Mix the Parmesan in till it melts away. Add your cooked pasta and sausage, and stir so everything gets coated. Let it warm up for 2-3 minutes. Lastly, drop your shrimp back in and give it a gentle stir.
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Serve it up hot with some fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
# Additional Notes:
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Go for half-and-half if you want something lighter. If you like it spicy, throw in some red pepper flakes or extra Creole seasoning. You can swap in gluten-free noodles if that's what you need.