Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A flavorful one-skillet meal combining smoky sausage and succulent shrimp with vibrant spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound sausage, sliced (Andouille works beautifully)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the sausage: Add the sausage slices, cooking them until they’re beautifully browned.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp along with the Cajun seasoning. Cook until the shrimp turns pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with chopped green onions, serve hot, and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with rice or a fresh side salad. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg