Seasoned Shrimp and Sausage Linguine

This Seasoned Shrimp and Sausage Linguine is rich, flavorful, and loaded with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and a creamy garlic sauce. It’s an easy one-pan pasta dinner that tastes like a restaurant meal.

⏱ Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 20 minutes

• Total: ~30 minutes

Servings: 4–6

🍳 Equipment

• Large skillet

• Pasta pot

• Tongs or spatula

🥘 Ingredients

🍝 Pasta

• 12 oz (340g) linguine pasta

• Salt for pasta water

🍤 Shrimp & Sausage

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 8 oz (225g) smoked sausage or Andouille, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

🧄 Creamy Garlic Sauce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook Pasta

1. Boil linguine in salted water according to package directions.

2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta.

Step 2: Season & Cook Shrimp

1. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Cook Sausage

• In the same skillet, add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Make Creamy Sauce

1. Add garlic to skillet and sauté 30 seconds.

2. Pour in cream and chicken broth.

3. Stir in Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

4. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Combine

1. Add cooked pasta, shrimp, and sausage back to the skillet.

2. Toss everything together, adding pasta water if needed.

3. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce
✔ Spicy Cajun shrimp
✔ Smoky sausage
✔ Perfectly coated linguine

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra spicy: Add more Cajun seasoning or chili flakes.

• No cream: Use milk + cream cheese for lighter sauce.

• Low-carb: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

• Tomato version: Add cherry tomatoes for freshness.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 620

• Protein: 38g

• Fat: 36g

• Carbs: 45g