✨ Introduction
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Sausage Noodles with Homemade Noodles is a bold Cajun-inspired comfort dish packed with buttery shrimp, smoky sausage, rich garlic BBQ sauce, and tender homemade noodles. The savory New Orleans-style sauce coats every strand of fresh noodles while the shrimp and sausage bring deep smoky flavor and satisfying heat. Rich, hearty, and deeply comforting, this dish delivers the perfect fusion of Southern soul food and noodle bowl comfort.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Homemade Noodles
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 2–3 tbsp water as needed
For the Shrimp & Sausage
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
For the New Orleans BBQ Sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp butter
Optional Garnish
• Green onions
• Fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges
• Extra Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Homemade Noodles
In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add eggs and knead into a dough, adding water if needed. Let rest for 20 minutes.
2️⃣ Roll & Cut the Noodles
Roll the dough thin and slice into noodle strips. Set aside lightly floured.
3️⃣ Cook the Sausage
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage until browned and slightly crispy.
4️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Add shrimp, paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and tender. Remove temporarily.
5️⃣ Make the BBQ Sauce
In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, thyme, chili flakes, and butter. Simmer until rich and glossy.
6️⃣ Cook the Homemade Noodles
Boil the noodles in salted water for 2–3 minutes until tender. Drain well.
7️⃣ Combine Everything
Add noodles, shrimp, and sausage into the sauce and toss until fully coated.
8️⃣ Plate the Dish
Serve hot in bowls or plates.
9️⃣ Garnish and Serve
Top with parsley, green onions, lemon wedges, or Parmesan cheese if desired.
🔟 Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot for a rich, buttery, smoky, and comforting Cajun noodle feast.
❓ FAQ
Why are they called BBQ shrimp?
New Orleans BBQ shrimp uses a buttery Worcestershire-based sauce rather than traditional barbecue sauce.
Can I use store-bought noodles?
Yes, fettuccine or egg noodles work great.
What sausage works best?
Andouille sausage gives authentic Cajun flavor.
Can I make it spicier?
Add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
Can I add crab or lobster?
Absolutely, they pair beautifully with the sauce.
🍤 Final Thoughts
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Sausage Noodles with Homemade Noodles is the perfect Cajun comfort dish packed with buttery shrimp, smoky sausage, rich garlic sauce, and tender noodles. Bold, hearty, and deeply satisfying, it’s a luxurious Southern-inspired noodle meal full of rich comforting flavor.
