If you're looking for a hearty, satisfying meal the whole family will love, try this Shrimp and Sausage Pasta recipe. With fortifying pasta, succulent shrimp, rich sausage, and a Cajun tomato sauce, this is a pasta recipe that's easy to make in 30 minutes or less.
Craving a super hearty, satisfying dinner without spending a lot of time over the stove? Try this easy, 30-minute Shrimp and Sausage Pasta recipe!
This is a surf and turf pasta dish the whole family will love. It's sure to be a favorite added to your regular dinner rotation!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
There are so many reasons to love this easy dinner recipe!
- It's surf and turf PLUS pasta - three delicious dinner faves in one dish!
- You can make this in 30 minutes or less.
- Pre-cooked and thawed frozen shrimp makes the dish come together even faster.
- This dish is packed with flavor, and you can make it as spicy or as mild as you want it to be by adjusting the spices.
- It makes enough to feed about 8 people.
- The Cajun seasoning is so delicious and crave-worthy, along with the pasta, shrimp, and sausage!
🛒 Ingredient notes
You'll need the ingredients in the photo above to make this seafood and sausage pasta. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card near the bottom of this post. Here are some tips on some of the main ingredients.
Shrimp - Use large peeled and deveined shrimp. For an even faster pasta dish, use pre-cooked frozen peeled and deveined shrimp and thaw it before cooking.
Sausage - You can use almost any kind of sausage in this recipe. I prefer to use either Italian sausage, chicken sausage, or even bratwurst.
Cajun seasoning - I always have a mason jar with homemade cajun seasoning in our spice drawer and use that in this recipe. You can also use your favorite store-bought Cajun seasoning.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
Here are the step-by-step instructions to help you make this recipe! Full ingredients list and cooking instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
First, cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Cut three small slits on each side of each sausage link or bratwurst. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, browning on all sides.
3. Transfer the sausage to a cutting board and slice on the bias into ½-inch thick slices. Return sliced sausage to the skillet.
4. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turning over to just start to get some color on each side.
5. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
6. Slowly pour in the cream, then add the butter and parmigiano reggiano cheese.
7. Keep stirring the ingredients together just until the cheese melts. Then turn off the heat.
8. Drain the pasta, and add the pasta to the skillet.
9. Sprinkle in the cajun seasoning and parsley.
10. Add the tomatoes. Toss all of those delicious ingredients together until the pasta is well coated. Finally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over just before serving.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
I wrote this recipe to have a slight kick to it, but would not consider it spicy. It is full of warm Cajun spices, which add flavor versus heat.
You can use pretty much any sausage you have on hand. Use Italian sausage, bratwurst, chicken sausage, plant-based sausage, pork sausage... whatever your favorite sausage is, use that! As long as it doesn't have too many flavors and spices in the sausage that would conflict with the Cajun seasoning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe, airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, add a bit of milk or olive oil to "wake up" the sauce, and reheat in a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
🍽 Serving ideas
I really love serving this pasta dish with a big salad and some homemade French bread or Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots.
It's also delicious with a Simple Fruit Salad or side of veggies, like Air Fryer Broccoli, Mushroom Marsala, or Garlic Lemon Asparagus.
🍷 Wine pairings
I suggest pairing this shrimp and sausage pasta with the same type of wine to pair with our Cajun Shrimp Pasta recipe. You can pair it with a rosé wine, white wine, or red wine!
If you prefer white wine: pair this pasta with a Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling.
If you prefer red wine: pair with a Pinot Noir or Gamay.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
To make this surf and turf pasta recipe, you'll need a large skillet. You will also need a large pot to cook the noodles in.
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Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine or other pasta shape
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 sausage links
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- ¼ cup Cajun seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut three small slits on each side of each sausage link or bratwurst.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, browning on all sides. Transfer the sausage to a cutting board and slice on the bias into ½-inch thick slices. Return sliced sausage to the skillet.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, turning over to just start to get some color on each side.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Slowly pour in the cream, then add the butter and parmigiano reggiano cheese. Stir together just until the cheese melts.
- Turn off the heat. Drain the pasta, and add the pasta to the skillet. Sprinkle in the cajun seasoning, tomatoes, and parsley. Toss together until the pasta is well coated. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
nancy says
Shrimp and Sausage Pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknight. i love the bold flavours
MacKenzie says
The flavors in this pasta are amazing. I love the combination of shrimp and sausage. This recipe was filling and delicious.
kushigalu says
Love shrimp in any form, and this just looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing this delicious dinner recipe.
Tara says
This is a satisfying, delicious surf an turf pasta dinner! Absolutely love the Cajun flavors as well.
Janessa says
This was so delicious and full of flavour! It definitely had some kick from the Cajun seasoning which I loved.