Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce

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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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp and Italian Sausage with Garlic Tomato Sauce?

Italian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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