Cajun Shrimp Boil Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Boil Pasta

Active Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked gemelli or casarecce pasta

16 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)

2 pounds raw peeled and deveined large shrimp

2 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

1 bunch scallions, sliced (about 1 cup)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.

2. While pasta cooks, cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard pan drippings. Stir in broth and corn. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until corn is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

3. Add shrimp and Old Bay to sausage mixture; stir to combine. Cover and cook until shrimp are done, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in scallions and lemon juice.

4. Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with thyme.