Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille marries tender shrimp and smoky sausage in a velvety Parmesan sauce accented by garlic and warm spice. The peppers, onion, and celery add subtle sweetness and crunch, balancing the richness without overpowering the seafood. It’s an excellent weeknight dinner or casual gathering dish when you want something comforting with a little kick.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine sausage, onion, celery, red bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and sage in a skillet; cook and stir until the sausage is cooked through and the celery and bell pepper are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until cooked through and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 2
Whisk milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and garlic into the sauce until the cheese melts. Stir the shrimp mixture into the sauce.
- Calories 272.86 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 25.87 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 10.28 g 4%
- Total Fat 14.92 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 6.55 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.31 mg High 46%
- Sodium 903.06 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 0.73 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 259.83 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 0.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 437.94 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 90.18 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 49.05 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 0.94 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce Mix, Andouille Pork Sausage, Butter, and Cajun Seasoning. Each serving provides about 272.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce Mix, Andouille Pork Sausage, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Celery. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 272.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille healthy?
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo with Andouille has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 272.86 calories and 25.87 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 903.06 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.55 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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