Best 11 Seafood Sausage Recipes

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Seafood sausage is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Made from a combination of seafood, such as fish, shrimp, or crab, and spices, seafood sausage adds a unique flavor and texture to any dish. Whether you're looking for an appetizer, main course, or side dish, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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SEAFOOD SAUSAGE



Seafood Sausage image

Seafood sausage is a great, underrated way to take less than thrilling seafood, like some sleepy sole, and previously frozen salmon, and make something that seems far more special. The flavor is lovely, and the texture is similar to a boudin blanc, or white hot dog, if you prefer. You can brown and serve these right after they're done boiling, but I like to make them ahead of time.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter, or to taste, divided
2 tablespoons minced shallot
8 ounces boneless, skinless sole, chilled and cubed
1 (4 ounce) skinless salmon fillet, chilled and cubed
4 ounces shrimp - chilled, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
4 large egg whites
1 large egg
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons water
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shallots until soft and sweetened, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Combine sole, salmon, and shrimp in a food processor. Add bread crumbs. Pour in egg whites and whole egg. Season with kosher salt and cayenne pepper. Add the cooled shallots and parsley.
  • Cover processor and pulse on and off, starting with short pulses and transitioning to longer ones, until mixture is well blended and clumps together at the blade. Transfer mixture to a bowl, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Transfer 1/4 of the sausage mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a log with dampened fingertips. Roll in the plastic, twisting the ends to seal. Lay the log onto a piece of aluminum foil and roll it up. Twist the ends in opposite directions, but not too tightly. Fold the ends back. Repeat with the remaining sausage mixture.
  • Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Add the sausages and submerge them with a plate. Cover pot and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer sausages into a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the water and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Peel foil off of the sausages over a piece of paper towel. Snip off 1 end of the plastic wrap and squeeze the sausage out through the opening. Trim off any unsightly chunks.
  • Melt remaining butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook sausages in the hot butter, turning until browned all over, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sausages reads 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), 5 to 6 minutes more. Repeat with remaining sausages.
  • Pour water and lemon juice into the same pan and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add cold butter and parsley. Swirl pan until butter is melted; season with salt and swirl once more. Spoon sauce over the sausages.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 164.5 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1284.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

QUICK SAUSAGE AND SEAFOOD STEW



Quick Sausage and Seafood Stew image

Provided by Jamika Pessoa

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sausage (turkey, beef, pork or andouille), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces skinless cod or tilapia fillets, cut into large pieces
8 ounces peeled and deveined medium or large shrimp, tail off
8 ounces mussels, frozen or fresh
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Cooked rice, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the sausage and saute until beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, celery and bell pepper and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, corn, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and 2 cups water and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the fish and seafood to the pot and stir well. Cover and cook just until the shrimp are opaque and the mussels are open, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro to finish.
  • Serve the stew in bowls garnished with additional cilantro. If serving with rice, spoon about 1/2 cup cooked rice in the center of each bowl first, then top with the stew.

SEAFOOD SAUSAGE



Seafood Sausage image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces shrimp (6 to 8 medium sized)
6 ounces fresh rock shrimp
8 ounces fresh scallops
4 ounces peeled, seeded, and diced Roma tomatoes
1 ounce fresh basil, julienned
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons capers
1 pound pork casing, thoroughly cleaned
1 ounce extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Peel and clean prawns, dice into small chunks about 1/4-inch along with scallops and rock shrimp. Place into mixing bowl, add half the amount of tomatoes, also half amount of basil. Except for the capers, add remaining ingredients, mix well and set aside. Place casing in a sausage stuffer machine and make sausages about 6 inches in length. Blanch in simmering water, do not over cook.
  • Heat olive oil in a hot skillet. Brown both sides and cook through. Place each sausage in a serving bowl (1 per person), and serve with the remaining diced tomato, basil, and capers poured over the sausage.

SEAFOOD, SAUSAGE AND BELL PEPPER PAELLA



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Categories     Chicken     Fish     Pepper     Pork     Rice     Shellfish     Bake     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 36

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
3/4 cup olive oil
8 tablespoons dry red wine
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
1 tablespoon ground coriander
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
8 chicken legs
1 1/2 pound Spanish chorizo or linguiça sausage,* casings removed
4 large onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound tomatoes, cut into wedges
8 ounces 1/4-inch-thick ham slices, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons diced salt pork
1 pound hot Italian sausages
3 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned broth
3 cups bottled clam juice
1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
4 cups short-grain rice
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
16 littleneck clams, scrubbed
16 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 pound 1-inch-thick halibut or sea bass fillets or shark steaks, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
4 8-ounce frozen uncooked lobster tails (optional), thawed and split lengthwise
Vegetable oil
3 large yellow bell peppers, quartered
3 large red bell peppers, quartered
3 large green bell peppers, quartered
1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
Limes, quartered
Lemon, quartered
*Spanish chorizo, a fresh, garlic-flavored pork link sausage that is milder than Mexican chorizo, is available at Spanish markets. Linguiça, a similar Portuguese sausage, is available at Spanish and Latin American markets.

Steps:

  • Combine oregano, thyme and parsley in small bowl. Transfer half of chopped herbs to processor. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine, peppercorns, coriander, 3 minced garlic cloves, cayenne, salt and vinegar. Blend until coarse paste forms. Place chicken on large plate. Rub all but 2 tablespoons paste mixture over chicken. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Divide 1/4 cup olive oil between 2 large Dutch ovens or heavy large deep skillets over medium heat. Divide chorizo, onions, tomatoes, ham, salt pork, remaining chopped herbs and remaining 5 minced garlic cloves between Dutch ovens. Cook until onions are soft but not brown, crumbling sausage with fork and stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Transfer chorizo mixture to large bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate remaining 2 tablespoons herb paste, chicken legs and chorizo mixture separately.)
  • Divide remaining 1/4 cup olive oil between Dutch ovens. Add half of chicken and Italian sausages to each Dutch oven and cook until brown and partially cooked, turning frequently, about 8 minutes for sausages and 12 minutes for chicken. Transfer to plate. Return half of chorizo mixture to each Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, bring stock and clam juice to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Add saffron and mix well.
  • Add half of rice to each Dutch oven. Cook over high heat until opaque, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Divide remaining herb paste and remaining 7 tablespoons wine between Dutch ovens. Bring to simmer, scraping up any bits. Stir half of stock mixture into each Dutch oven. Divide shrimp, clams, mussels, fish and bay leaves between Dutch ovens. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is very tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Discard any clams or mussels that do not open.
  • Meanwhile, prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill and lobster with vegetable oil. Place lobsters on grill shell side down. Add chicken and grill until lobster and chicken are cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to large plate. Tent with foil to keep warm. Add Italian sausage and bell peppers to grill and cook until sausage is cooked through and pepper are brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer sausages and peppers to another plate. Cut sausages into 2-inch pieces. Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  • Divide chicken, lobster, sausage, peppers and peas between Dutch ovens. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes. Rearrange shellfish and peppers decoratively atop rice. Serve with lime and lemon wedges.

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE



Seafood and Sausage Pasta with Essence Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

12 ounces linguine pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces hot sausage, removed from its casings and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 pounds small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes for dry pasta. Drain in a colander. Return to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover and keep warm while finishing the recipe.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off the fat from the pan.
  • Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and shallots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and cook until almost completely reduced. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just pink, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until starting to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, cheese, parsley, and reserved sausage and toss to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through and well coated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • Divide among 4 pasta bowls, garnish with additional chopped green onions, and serve.
  • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine thoroughly. Store in an airtight container and use as needed.
  • Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

SEAFOOD SAUSAGE WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE



SEAFOOD SAUSAGE WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE image

Categories     Fish     Appetizer     Poach     Thanksgiving

Yield 2 rolls serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Seafood Sausage
1/2 lb. sole fillets, cut into 1" pieces
1/4 lb. shrimp, shelled, deveined, chopped
1/2 lb. salmon fillet, skinned, chopped
2 large eggs
1/4 C. heavy cream
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. white pepper
1 t. fresh parsley, minced
Lemon Sauce
1/4 C. dry, white wine
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 t. white wine vinegar
1/2 C. unsalted butter, in bits
1/2 t. grated lemon rind
1 t. minced scallion
1 t. minced parsley
1 t. snipped dill
Cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • Puree the sole, chill covered 30 minutes. Chop shrimp and salmon, chill 1 1/2 hours. Blend sole puree, eggs, cream, s&p. chill, covered, for 1 hour. fold in shrimp, salmon and parsley. Divide in half on 12" cheets of plastic wrap. Form into logs, wrap. Warap again in foil. Poach in simmering water for 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice into rounds to serve, or chill before slicing, overnight. For the Lemon sauce: boil the wine, lemon juice, and vinegar until reduced by half. Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, bit by bit, lifting pan from heat to keep from liquefying. Whisk in lemon rind, scallion, parsley, dill, cayenne and salt to taste. Pour suace on individual plate or on platter, arrange sausage rounds in slices and then garnish with more parsley or some dill.

SEAFOOD BOIL WITH CORN, POTATOES AND SAUSAGE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Seafood Boil with Corn, Potatoes and Sausage Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Pikachutherecipereader

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons of liquid crab boil
3 tablespoons of Phillips sea food seasoning or old bay
1 tea spoon salt
1/2 fennel seeds (tea strainer)
1/2 peppercorns (tea strainer)
1/2 pepper flakes (tea strainer)
Four ears of corn quarter
1-1/2 lbs large shrimp peeled and Devinne
18 cherry stone clams
2 lbs sausage or kielbasa cut 1/2 inch thick
1 onion chopped
creole seasoning for salting

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. 2. When water is at a full boil reduce heat add crab boil seasoning, Old bay seasoning, fennel seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, salt and lemons. (I put the fennel seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes in a tea leaf strainer). 3. Return to a boil, add potatoes, onions and sausage boil for ten minutes. 4. Add corn boil for 5 minutes, add clams and shrimp boil for 5 more minutes. 5. Remove with slotted spoon to large pasta bowl, sprinkle with creole seasoning, (as much as you like) toss and enjoy.

PAELLA CUBANA CON CHORIZO, MARISCO Y POLLO (CUBAN PAELLA WITH SAUSAGE, SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN)



Paella Cubana con Chorizo, Marisco y Pollo (Cuban Paella with Sausage, Seafood and Chicken) image

A very traditional Cuban dish and originally from Spain, this dish is a seafood paradise, including the best ingredients which give it a very zestful taste. It is very time consuming, and takes several hours to cook, but the results are well worth it! This is a delicious traditional Cuban Paella. You will need a paellera pan or...

Provided by R C

Categories     Fish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 24

THE MEAT
4 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 1/2 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
1 c spanish pork sausage (chorizo) cooked, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 medium lobster tails (meat removed and cut into small pieces)
2 lb meduim-sized scallops
1 1/2 lb mahi mahi filets, cut into medium sized cubes
THE HERBS, SPICES AND GOOD STUFF
4 c chicken broth
8 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, sliced, for garnish
2 medium bay leafs
3/4 c red wine
3 c valencia rice, par-boiled
5 c water
2 tsp kosher salt
2 packets goya sazon con azafron (saffron)
1 1/2 c frozen peas
1 can(s) asparagus, canned, for garnish
12 grape or cherry tomatoes, for garnish
1/4 c tomato sauce, no-salt added

Steps:

  • 1. STEP 1-STARTING YOUR PAELLA: You will need a paellera or large covered pot.
  • 2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high in the paellera. Lightly brown the chicken pieces on both sides, then place the sausage (chorizo) while the chicken is frying. Once the chicken is browned on both sides, remove the chicken and sausage and place them in a large bowl.
  • 3. Next place the onions, green bell peppers and garlic in the paellera and saute until the onion is translucent.
  • 4. Add the salt, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and wine to the paellera. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • 5. Add the chicken, sausage, rice, water, bay leafs, peas and saffron to the paellera. Stir in all the ingredients well. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for half an hour. The rice should be tender at this point.
  • 6. STEP 2-THE FISH PREPARATION: While the rice is cooking, prepare the seafood.
  • 7. Heat extra olive oil in a large pan, and saute a few extra sausage pieces in the olive oil. Remove the sausage, then saute the shrimp, pieces of lobster, mahi-mahi and scallops for a couple of minutes.
  • 8. Remove the seafood, and mix into the paellera, stirring all of the seafood into the rice.
  • 9. Remove paellera from stove, and place in the oven (preheat to 350 degrees). Bake for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  • 10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve. You may also garnish with sliced red bell peppers, asparagus spears and tomatoes . Enjoy!

SEAFOOD-SAUSAGE KABOBS



Seafood-Sausage Kabobs image

From "A Knockout Kabob Party", Good Food Magazine, September 1986. Prep time does not include marinating time. The directions are for cooking under the broiler but, obviously, they would be just as good on the grill.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Summer

Time 38m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb sea scallops
1 large zucchini, scrubbed, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 lb kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices (or chorizo)

Steps:

  • Make marinade: Whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, tarragon, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add shrimp and scallops; toss to coat. Refrigerate covered, turning seafood occasionally, at least 1 hour.
  • Line broiler pan with aluminum foil. Heat broiler.
  • Drain seafood, reserving marinade. Thread 8 metal skewers alternately with zucchini, shrimp, kielbasa, and scallops.
  • Place skewers on broiler pan and brush kabobs with marinade.
  • Broil kabobs 3 inches from heat, turning and basting frequently with marinade, until outside of seafood is slightly charred and centers are opaque, 7-8 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 1512.2, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 26.1

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE



Seafood and Sausage Pasta With Essence Cream Sauce image

This is from Emeril Lagasse. We saw him make this on his show and just had to have it! I included the Essence recipe he gave with the recipe so you don't have to hunt it down or go buy Essence at the store.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
12 ounces linguine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces hot sausage, removed from its casing and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/2 cup shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 lbs small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • To make the Essence: Place all the ingredients, salt through paprika, in a bowl and stir well to combine thoroughly. Store in and airtight container and use as needed. (about 2/3 cup).
  • To make the Pasta Dish: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes for dry pasta. Drain in a colander. Return to pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover and keep warm while finishing the recipe.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off the fat from the pan.
  • Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and shallots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and cook until almost completely reduced.
  • Add the shrimp and sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons for the Essence.
  • Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just pink, about 1 minute.
  • Add the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil.
  • Cook stirring until starting to thicken, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cooked pasta, cheese and parsley, and toss to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through and well coated, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Divide among 4 pasta bowls, garnish with additional green onions, and serve.

SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE



SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE PASTA WITH ESSENCE CREAM SAUCE image

Categories     Pasta

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces linguine pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces hot sausage, removed from its casings and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus extra for garnish
1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds small raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes for dry pasta. Drain in a colander. Return to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover and keep warm while finishing the recipe. While the pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off the fat from the pan. Heat the oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and shallots and cook, stirring, until just soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, green onions, and 1 tablespoon of the Essence, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Deglaze with white wine and cook until almost completely reduced. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just pink, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and cream and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until starting to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, cheese, and parsley, and toss to combine. Cook until the pasta is heated through and well coated, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Divide among 4 pasta bowls, garnish with additional chopped green onions, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Selecting fresh seafood and flavorful sausage is crucial for creating a delicious dish. Opt for wild-caught seafood for its superior taste and nutritional value. Look for plump and firm seafood with no off-putting odors.
  • Properly prepare the seafood: Cleaning and preparing seafood correctly is essential to ensure its safety and optimal flavor. Rinse seafood thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any bones or shells, if applicable, and cut into desired sizes.
  • Cook seafood to the right temperature: Overcooked seafood becomes tough and chewy, so it's important to cook it to the proper internal temperature. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that fish and shellfish reach an internal temperature of 145°F, while shrimp and scallops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 125°F.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking seafood, avoid overcrowding the pan, as this can hinder even cooking and result in steamed rather than seared seafood. Cook seafood in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
  • Use flavorful seasonings: Enhance the taste of seafood and sausage with a variety of seasonings. Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon pepper are some popular options that pair well with seafood sausage.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, preparing seafood sausage dishes is a delightful culinary experience that allows for creativity and experimentation. By following the tips and exploring the diverse recipes provided in this article, you can create flavorful and satisfying meals that showcase the deliciousness of seafood sausage. Whether you prefer a hearty gumbo, a zesty jambalaya, a comforting pasta dish, or a flavorful soup, there's a seafood sausage recipe here to tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the delectable union of seafood and sausage.

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