Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Pasta combines succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and a creamy garlic butter sauce, all tossed with fettuccine or spaghetti. It’s an irresistible meal that comes together in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
Cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Brown the Sausage:
In the same skillet, add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:
Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Liquids:
Stir in chicken broth and reserved pasta water, then simmer for 2 minutes.
Combine Everything:
Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and sausage back into the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For added zest, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving!
You can use any pasta shape you prefer, but fettuccine or spaghetti works best with this dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 220mg