5.0 from 15 votes
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage in a creamy parmesan sauce is a quick, one-pan meal bursting with bold Southern flavors!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 563 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Shrimp raw peeled and deveined
- 8 ounce andouille sausage sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1 green bell pepper roughly chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup okra chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a bowl and coat with one tablespoon of cajun seasoning.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, saute the shrimp in it for 3-4 minutes. Once nicely browned, remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add the sausage, brown it for 2-3 minutes, remove and set aside with the shrimp.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, peppers, mushrooms, okra, and remaining cajun seasoning, sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the peppers are soft.
- Add the sausage back to the pan.
- Add the chicken broth, cream and cheese, stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce reduces in half. Stir from time to time. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan, and bring the mixture to a light simmer.
- Serve over rice, sprinkled with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
563kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
357mg
(119%)
Sodium
1750mg
(73%)
Potassium
947mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3275IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
492mg
(49%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 357mg | 119% |
| Sodium | 1750mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 947mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3275IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 492mg | 49% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.