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Flavorful Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

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A quick and easy Cajun shrimp and sausage skillet with spicy veggies, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. This dish combines smoky sausage, tender shrimp, and vibrant peppers with bold Cajun seasoning for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds (kielbasa as substitute)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the andouille sausage into ½-inch rounds. Thinly slice the red and green bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add the sausage slices to the hot skillet. Let them sear without moving for 2-3 minutes to develop a brown crust, then stir occasionally until browned and some fat has rendered out.
  4. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté, stirring often, until softened and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic in the last minute to avoid burning.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning evenly over the sausage and veggies. Add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to coat everything.
  6. Push the sausage and veggies to the side of the skillet. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Stir the shrimp into the sausage and veggie mixture. Squeeze half a lemon over everything and toss gently. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

If sausage is very lean, add more olive oil before adding veggies. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is crowded to get a good sear. Add garlic last to avoid bitterness. Lemon juice brightens and balances the spice. Use fresh veggies for best texture. For gluten-free, ensure sausage is gluten-free. Adjust spice level by reducing Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes.

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