Cajun Shrimp Beef Skillet (Printable)
Juicy shrimp and beef sausage cooked with peppers and Cajun spices in one quick skillet meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Meats
02 - 12 oz beef smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Oils & Fats
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef sausage slices and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until they start to turn pink.
06 - Return browned beef sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until shrimp are cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The Cajun spices create that restaurant-style flavor in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Dont crowd the pan when searing the sausage or it will steam instead of brown
- Shrimp continue cooking after you remove them from heat, so pull them when theyre just barely pink
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning so the spices actually stick
- Let your skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients—that sizzle is what creates the best flavor