New Orleans Style Shrimp Sausage Pasta Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Cut tomato in quarters, then scoop out the seeds. Dice and set aside. Thinly slice tops of green onion. Chop basil leaves and slice smoked sausage. If using fresh shrimp, peel and devein and remove tails. Set aside. Reserve 7 or 8 shrimp to saute later.
• 2. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• 3. In a dutch oven or large skillet with deep sides, melt butter. Saute onions, garlic, tomatoes and seasonings on medium high heat for about 7 to 8 minutes. Add sausage and brown well.
• 4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Add cheese and sprinkle with additional creole seasoning, if desired. You may also add a dash of salt at this time, but keep in mind that the sausage and the cheese contains salt, so use your own judgement.
• 5. Once mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes to reduce, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and cook for about 5 to 7 more minutes or until shrimp is pink.
• 6. Remove from heat and add pasta, gently stirring to coat. Garnish with sauteed shrimp and serve.
• 7. TO SAUTE THE EXTRA SHRIMP: In a small skillet, melt about 1 tablespoon of butter. Add about 3/4 teaspoon of minced garlic and the reserved shrimp. Sprinkle with creole seasoning and brown shrimp well. Use as a garnish for pasta dish.

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Don't overcook, as they'll continue to cook when you add them to the sauce. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook another minute. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape with a spoon to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom of the pan, about 30 seconds. Add the thyme, 1 tablespoon of Essence and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and pasta to the pan. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan. To make the Essence Seasoning, just mix all of the ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on; reserve the shells. Devein the shrimp, then rinse in a colander; drain and pat dry. Sprinkle with the Creole seasoning.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp shells and half of the scallions and cook until the shells turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Strain the shrimp broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard the solids.
• Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and the remaining scallions and cook until the shrimp start to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp broth and simmer until cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the corn in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the tomato into chunks. Divide the corn and tomatoes among bowls. Add the shrimp and ladle in the broth. Serve with bread.

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, peppers, green onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the cream, wine, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., In another large skillet, saute sausage and shrimp in remaining butter for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain fettuccine; toss with vegetable mixture, tomatoes and sausage mixture.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.