Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Pasta is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and tender pasta are tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of spice. Topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook 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.
- Cook Sausage: In the same skillet, add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
- Make 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. Stir in the chicken broth and reserved pasta water, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine: 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!
Substitute chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to refresh the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg