Description
A rich, one-skillet dish featuring tender shrimp and smoky sausage in a creamy, spiced sauce—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces Sausage: sliced (smoked or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil: for sautéing
- 3 cloves Garlic: minced
- 1 small Onion: diced
- 1 Bell Pepper: chopped (any color)
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream: creates a silky, rich sauce
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth: balances and loosens the sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika: adds smoky depth
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper: optional heat
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt: enhances overall flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper: for gentle spice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese: grated, for umami and creaminess
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley: chopped, adds freshness
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice: brightens and balances the richness
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté sausage until browned. Remove, then cook onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add cream, broth, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer.
- Assemble the Dish: Return sausage and add Parmesan. Simmer to thicken slightly.
- Cook to Perfection: Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3–4 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use raw shrimp for best texture—don’t overcook!
- Deglaze the skillet with broth for maximum flavor.
- Add a handful of spinach for a veggie boost.
- Sear sausage well to build flavor from the start.