Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A delightful one-pan dish featuring succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and vibrant vegetables, all seasoned with bold Cajun spices.
Equipment
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp Peeled and deveined.
- 8 ounces Smoked sausage Sliced into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing.
- 1 small Onion Diced finely.
- 1 medium Bell pepper Diced; any color.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning For flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Adds smokiness.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 2 cups Cooked rice Serves as the base.
- to taste Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: peel and devein shrimp, slice sausage, dice onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Remove sausage from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Return sausage to the skillet along with halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in cooked rice until well combined and heated through. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to substitute proteins or adjust spice levels to your preference.