Kickin Cajun Pasta Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Make the Cajun spice mix: In a small bowl or resealable container, mix together the paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme until well combined. The spice mix will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain the noodles.
• While the pasta cooks, toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of Cajun spice mix. Toss the scallops in a separate medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun spice mix as well.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, flipping once until they just turn pink, 2-3 minutes per side, being careful not to overcook. Transfer the shrimp back to the bowl and wipe the pan clean.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan until nearly smoking. Add the scallops to the pan and sear on each side for about 2 minutes, until they are easy to flip without resistance. Transfer the scallops to the bowl with the shrimp. Wipe out the pan.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the yellow and orange bell peppers, season with 1 tablespoon of Cajun spice mix, and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the peppers are soft and tender. Add the red bell peppers and scallions and cook for another 5 minutes, until warmed through. Transfer the vegetables to the bowl with the shrimp and scallops.
• In the same pan (do not wipe out!), combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons Cajun spice mix, and the heavy cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until reduced by at least half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add the cooked linguine, sautéed vegetables, shrimp, and scallops and toss to coat in the sauce, adding 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Garnish with the parsley.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Pour olive oil into the pot.
• Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
• Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
• Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
• Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
• NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
• Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat until just bubbling. Add the sausage and then season with salt. Brown for 2 minutes on 1 side, then stir and brown on the other side for 2 minutes more.
• Add the onion, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to soften. Add the jalapeño, garlic, and tomato paste. Stir to distribute the tomato paste. Add the Jazzy spice blend and stir to combine.
• Add the pasta, red and green peppers, mushrooms, and salt and stir to combine. Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the peppers are tender but not mushy.
• Mix in the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.
• Serve garnished with scallions, if desired.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all spices for the cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside. Store any extra in an airtight container for future use.
• In a heavy bottom pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the sliced chicken and 2½ tablespoons of the prepared cajun seasoning.
• Add the andouille sausage and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
• Remove the meat from the pot and add the remaining olive oil.
• Add the garlic, diced peppers and onions and cook until the onions are transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the milk and stir so that the seasoning is incorporated into the liquid.
• Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
• Add the uncooked fettuccine, stirring constantly until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes.
• On low heat, add the meat back in and stir so that it's evenly incorporated.
• Add the cheese and parsley, and stir. Remove from the heat.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
• Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Steps:

• Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice mix ingredients and stir to combine.
• In a baking dish, combine potatoes, corn, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of oil, and ½ tablespoon of the cajun spice mix.
• Mix until the vegetables are coated evenly with the spice mix. Place butter on top.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, shrimp, garlic, oil, and ½ tablespoon of the spice mix. Save the remaining spice mix for future recipes.
• Mix well.
• Add the sausage and shrimp into the same baking dish as the corn and potatoes.
• Bake for another 15 minutes.
• Top with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and beer!
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in a pan. Once melted, whisk in heavy whipping cream and add crawfish boil, garli, onions, and sausages.
• Once the mixture becomes slightly creamy and thick, add cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.
• Pour pasta into a large glass dish and add sauce on top, stirring into the pasta.
• Broil for five minutes.
• Serve warm.