Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring succulent shrimp and smoky sausage sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and Cajun spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced smoked 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 the sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top.
Serve immediately.