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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Pasta

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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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  1. 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  4. 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  5. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  6. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  8. 1/4 cup chicken broth
  9. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  10. Salt and pepper, to taste
  11. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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.

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