Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet (Printable)

Quick, flavorful blend of shrimp, sausage, and veggies in spicy Cajun seasoning for a hearty meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood & Meats

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 12 oz smoked andouille or kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasoning & Oils

08 - 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
09 - 1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Set aside to marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
02 - Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the sliced sausage to the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
04 - Add bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
05 - Add garlic, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the vegetables. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
06 - Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout. Be careful not to overcook.
07 - Taste the skillet mixture and adjust seasoning with additional Cajun seasoning or salt if desired. Remove from heat immediately.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
  • The combination of smoky sausage and spicy shrimp creates layers of flavor that feel like you spent way more time cooking than you actually did
02 -
  • Shrimp go from perfect to rubbery really fast, so watch them closely after you add them to the pan
  • Dont overcrowd your skillet or everything will steam instead of getting that nice sear
  • Let the pan get properly hot before you start adding ingredients, or youll miss out on all those flavorful browned bits
03 -
  • If you have time, let the sausage get a little crispy before removing it, those browned bits add incredible flavor
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave, but add a splash of water so everything doesnt dry out

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