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Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet

This Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal made with shrimp, smoked sausage, and colorful vegetables for a hearty, low-carb dinner with bold Cajun flavor.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Keyword: Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 14 oz smoked sausage
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 2 medium yellow squash sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients.

  • Place the shrimp, smoked sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and yellow or orange bell pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Season the mixture.

  • Add the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Heat the skillet.

  • Place a deep skillet over medium heat and allow it to heat thoroughly.

Cook the mixture.

  • Add the shrimp and sausage mixture to the skillet in an even layer as much as possible. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

Serve.

  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

To make this Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet gluten free, confirm that the smoked sausage and Cajun seasoning are certified gluten free or free from hidden gluten-containing additives, as some brands may contain fillers or anti-caking agents with gluten. All fresh vegetables, shrimp, and olive oil are naturally gluten free.