Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A vibrant and hearty dish bringing the flavors of the South to your dinner table, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it’s hot and shimmering.
- Add the sliced sausage to the skillet, cooking until browned and crispy.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Cajun seasoning, letting it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed, adjusting to your taste.
- Finish off by garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with white rice or crusty bread. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg