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Cajun langostino pasta

Cajun langostino pasta with andouille sausage is a delicious weeknight dinner that is also perfect for date nights at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Pasta Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 657kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces langostinos thawed and drained
  • 6 ounces andouille sausage sliced into rounds
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or more if you like garlic)
  • 1 tbsp. hot sauce
  • 2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup scallions green onion, sliced - green part only
  • 1/2 cup pasta water - see notes
  • 1 cup seafood or chicken stock
  • 4 ounces pasta

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add andouille sausage and brown on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add butter to the pan and scrape bottom of the pan to release the browned bits (fond) from the pan. Sprinkle flour into pan and stir to combine.
  • Cook roux (butter and flour mixture) for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Save at least 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  • Add onions and celery to the pan with butter and flour, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 - 6 minutes to soften. (Reduce heat if onions/celery start to brown)
  • Add tomatoes, garlic and hot sauce to celery and onions. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Add stock and andouille sausage to the pan and stir to combine. Cover and simmer 10 minutes on medium low heat.
  • Add lemon juice and pasta water to the sauce to adjust consistency (you may want to add all of it or only some of it), then gently fold in langostinos.
  • Divide pasta evenly into shallow bowls, and spoon langostino andouille mixture on top.
  • Sprinkle sliced scallions over pasta and serve.

Notes

Starchy pasta water will help to give a little body to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2678mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g