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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Skillet

Garlic butter shrimp and sausage pasta skillet - the image shows a bowl of spaghetti with shrimp and sausage. the spaghetti is cooked al dente and is topped with a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese. the shrimp are large and pink, and they are arranged in a circular pattern on top of the spaghetti. the sausage is small and round, and it appears to be seasoned with herbs and spices. the dish is garnished with chopped parsley, adding a pop of green color to the dish. the bowl is sitting on a white tablecloth, and there is a spoon resting on the side of the bowl.

A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and tender pasta all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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8 ounces linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked turkey sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside with the sausage.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Return the cooked sausage and shrimp to the skillet. Add the cooked linguine pasta and toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again until the cheese is melted and well combined.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.