Seared Cajun Shrimp Sausage
A zesty one-pan meal made by searing raw shrimp and chicken sausage with onions and bell peppers in cajun seasoning. Easy and ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Cup Sliced Red Onion
- 1 Cup Sliced Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Cup Sliced Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning or more to taste
- 1 pound Smoked Cooked Chicken Sausage such as andouille
- ½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ½ Cup Sliced Red Onion,1 Cup Sliced Red Bell Pepper, and 1 Cup Sliced Yellow Bell Pepper to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add the 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Season the vegetables to taste with Salt and pepper to taste, then remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Add the ½ pound Shrimp and 1 pound Smoked Cooked Chicken Sausage to the pan; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque and sausage is heated through 3-4 minutes. Stir in the ¼ Cup Chicken Broth and mix for another minute. Add the vegetables back to the pan. Mix to cook for another minute.
- Add the 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Top with 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley and serve.
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Notes
- I recommend you use raw shrimp and not pre-cooked shrimp
- If you don't have cajun seasoning, use any other seasoning you have on hand. Or you can check my post on how to make cajun seasoning.
- Use any sausage of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2246IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg