Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Juicy shrimp and spicy Italian sausage cooked together in a rich garlic tomato sauce served over rustic bread or pasta. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, Italian sausage, sliced, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz Italian sausage, sliced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 14 oz chopped canned tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced Italian sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 5 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz chopped canned tomatoes and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer sauce for 8 minutes until it thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil before serving over toasted bread or cooked pasta.