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Cajun Pasta Salad

Cajun Pasta Salad

With green peppers and onions, smoky andouille sausage, shrimp, and a zesty dressing—this recipe is packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the pasta

  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 Green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ Yellow onion thinly sliced
  • ½ Pound large raw shrimp
  • 1 Package al fresco Smoked Andouille Chicken Sausages cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 Pound farfalle or other short pasta
  • Fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • Scallions light green and green parts, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing

  • 6 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 2 Teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing. Whisk all of the ingredients for the dressing together. Set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and onions and season with a pinch of salt. Cook the vegetables until softened; about 10 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the vegetables to a plate.
  • Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp, turning once, until opaque and cooked through; about 5 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to the plate with the vegetables.
  • Add the last tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the Al Fresco Smoked Andouille Sausage to the pan and cook until heated through and skin has crisped up; about 5-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to package directions for al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
  • Stir the vegetables, shrimp, and sausage into the pasta. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with parsley and scallions and serve!
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Cajun, chicken sausage, pasta salad, seafood
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