• Combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme and cayenne in a bowl and mix to combine.

Stovetop Instructions

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and 2 tsp of the cajun spice mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil along with the sliced sausage, onion, and red pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the pasta, 4.5 cups chicken broth, and remaining spice mixture. Stir to combine.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook while stirring occasionally, for 12-13 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through and a lot of the broth has reduced. Test it to make sure it's not getting overcooked!
• Combine the arrowroot powder and water to create a slurry. Add the shrimp back into the pan along with the slurry. The sauce will thicken as it bubbles.
• Remove from heat and add in the cashew cream (or half & half and parmesan, if using). Stir and top with chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Instructions

• Press the "saute" button on the Instant Pot and add the oil. After it heats up, add in the shrimp. Sprinkle the shrimp with 2 tsp of the cajun seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until cooked through and no longer opaque. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil along with the sausage rounds, onion, and red pepper. Saute them for 3-4 minutes. Add in the pasta, the broth, and the remaining spice mixture. Give everything a good stir. The broth should mostly cover everything.
• Lock the lid, turn the vent to "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.*
• While the Instant Pot comes to pressure, make the cashew cream (if using). Add the cashews and water to a high-powered blender, and blend for 1 minute or until very creamy and smooth.
• When the Instant Pot timer goes off, manually release the steam. Combine the arrowroot and water to form a slurry. Turn the pot to "saute mode" and pour it in along with the shrimp. It will thicken as it bubbles.
• Stir in the cashew cream or half & half and parmesan. Taste it and adjust seasonings to your liking (add salt, a little more cayenne, etc). Serve with fresh chopped green onions, if desired. Enjoy!