Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A flavorful and hearty Cajun shrimp and sausage skillet featuring succulent shrimp, spicy smoked turkey sausage, and vibrant vegetables all cooked together with bold Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the Cajun seasoning blend.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced smoked turkey sausage to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the sausage to the skillet and add the shrimp. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over the shrimp and sausage mixture.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Stir everything together to combine.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
Serve the Cajun shrimp and sausage skillet hot over cooked white rice.