Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet (Printer-friendly)

A spicy skillet with shrimp, smoked sausage, and vibrant vegetables tossed in Cajun seasoning.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 10 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 8 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced

→ Vegetables

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

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
10 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
11 - ½ tsp dried thyme
12 - ¼ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, combine shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
02 - Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned, 3–4 minutes.
03 - Add bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Push vegetables and sausage to the sides. Add seasoned shrimp to center and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
06 - Toss everything together in the skillet. Heat through for 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup takes literally two minutes
  • The Cajun spices create this incredible crust on the shrimp that makes it taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the shrimp will steam instead of sear, work in batches if needed
  • The shrimp continue cooking after you remove them from heat, so pull them when they are just barely pink
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning or the spices will not stick properly
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding any ingredients, this creates those beautiful caramelized bits

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