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Flavorful Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

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A quick and easy skillet meal combining smoky sausage, spicy shrimp, and fresh veggies with bold Cajun seasoning for a flavorful, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (medium or large size)
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced (Andouille or kielbasa preferred)
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and green)
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere’s recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: peel and devein shrimp if needed, slice sausage into 1/4-inch rounds, dice onion, mince garlic, and chop bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat until shimmering.
  3. Add sausage slices in a single layer and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and slightly crispy. Remove sausage and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers soften. Add garlic during the last minute.
  5. Add zucchini slices and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning over the veggies. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender but still crisp.
  6. Push veggies to the side and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until opaque and firm.
  7. Return sausage to the skillet, stir everything together, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan; cook shrimp in batches if needed to get a good sear. Use fully thawed and patted dry shrimp to avoid steaming. Let sausage brown well for texture and flavor. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste as heat levels vary. Fresh parsley and lemon wedges brighten the dish at the end.

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