Creamy Shrimp Boil Pasta
Creamy Shrimp Boil Pasta brings the flavors of a classic shrimp boil into a delicious pasta dish with shrimp, sausage, and corn in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 12.8-ounce package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined) Use fresh shrimp for best taste
- 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning (divided) Adjust to taste for spiciness
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or more, as needed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned, or roasted)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside and drain excess fat.
- Season shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
Cooking
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, thyme, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning. Cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more vegetable broth as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in pasta, sausage, shrimp, and corn, and gently toss to combine.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
Notes
To store, let it cool and transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream. Feel free to add ingredients like bell peppers or green beans for more flavor and nutrition.