Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet: 30-Minute Divine Dinner
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Enjoy a quick and flavorful Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet. This recipe delivers a spicy, one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Ben Androshov
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside with the sausage.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the cooked sausage and shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat with the sauce.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the shrimp are cooked through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or okra.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg