Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Recipe

Prepared in just minutes, our Cajun shrimp and sausage recipe makes a quick and wholesome meal for weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings.

cook TIME 10 mins
prep TIME 10 mins
total TIME 20 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 505 kcal

Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (14)

11 oz peeled and deveined shrimp equal to 22 oz raw shrimp
4 oz smoked sausage sliced
2 oz red bell pepper cubed
4 oz yellow bell pepper cubed
6 oz zucchini cubed
3 cups cooked medium-grain rice
3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 4 oz smoked sausage over medium heat. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Increase the heat to medium, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp garlic to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds.

Add 11 oz shrimp, 1 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook the shrimp until browned, stirring often, until opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Stir in 2 oz red bell pepper, 4 oz yellow bell pepper, 6 oz zucchini, 2 tbsp unsalted butter and cook for an extra 4 minutes.

Take off the heat. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

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