SHRIMP SCAMPI FETTUCCINE WITH ANDOUILLE BUTTER

Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine with Andouille Butter image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

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 : Calories 595 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.