Cajun Pasta Salad

With green peppers and onions, smoky andouille sausage, shrimp, and a zesty
dressing—this recipe is packed with flavor!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Main Course

pasta salad Seafood Cajun Chicken Sausage

Instructions

1 Make the dressing. Whisk all of the ingredients for the dressing together. Set
aside until ready to use.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with parsley and scallions and serve!
8 Enjoy!