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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet combines shrimp, sliced sausage, and a mix of fresh vegetables tossed with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Cooked together in a skillet until shrimp turn pink and vegetables tender, the dish offers a balanced texture of juicy seafood, savory sausage, and crisp-tender vegetables with bold seasoning.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
359 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% 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.