Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine with Andouille Butter

Name: Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine with Andouille Butter
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Andouille, Cajun Dinner Recipes, Cajun Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine; 3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3/4 cup butter, cut up; 2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges, optional

We enjoy andouille sausage with pasta; now change up the usual Scampi by turning andouille into a butter sauce. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3/4 cup butter, cut up
2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook and stir sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; transfer half of the sausage to paper towels to drain.
Place butter and drained sausage in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Remove to a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
Add leeks to remaining sausage in skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until leeks are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, brandy, salt, paprika and cayenne, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half.
Stir in shrimp; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add andouille butter, stirring just until melted.
Drain fettuccine; place on a large platter. Spoon shrimp mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup shrimp mixture with 1 cup pasta: 595 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 951mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.

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ranger21

May 13, 2013

Great
victoriabc

Jan 29, 2013

The flavors in this recipe are really good. However, I would change the recipe a bit to not include the andouille butter. I found it a bit unappetizing to look at. Not sure what I'd do for a sauce but I'm come up with something.
jdr3041

Nov 17, 2012

This is a wonderful recipe! The Andouille Butter sauce is outstanding! Definitely one of our "favorite" recipes...
aug2295

Aug 4, 2012

Yum, just the right amount of spice. Nice flavor.