Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
Description
The recipe starts by tossing large peeled and deveined shrimp, pork or chicken sausage slices, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and red bell peppers with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Combining these ingredients ensures the seasoning coats all components evenly.
Cooking the mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat for five to seven minutes cooks the shrimp just until pink while softening the vegetables slightly but retaining their bite. The sausage adds a hearty, savory contrast, balancing the spicy Cajun flavors.
This one-pan meal is served right from the skillet for ease and is optionally garnished with fresh parsley. It can be appreciated as a quick dinner featuring a mix of protein and vegetables in a spicy, well-rounded flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled, deveined
- 14 ounces pork sausage or chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 zucchini sliced
- 2 yellow squash sliced
- ½ asparagus chopped
- 2 red bell pepper chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, 14 ounces sliced pork or chicken sausage, 2 sliced zucchini, 2 sliced yellow squash, ½ ½ chopped asparagus, 2 chopped red bell pepper, and salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning and toss until coated.
- Add the mixture to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined large shrimp for consistent cooking and texture.
- Both pork and chicken sausage work well; sliced sausage distributes flavor evenly.
- Fresh vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, and red bell pepper provide varied textures and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 907mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2690IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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