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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet is a simple, one-pan meal that comes together quickly. It's a perfect weeknight meal your whole family will love that's ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 5 mini peppers chopped
- salt & pepper
- 13 oz smoked turkey sausage sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Splash of broth
Instructions
- Add the avocado oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with cajun seasoning. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, be sure not to overcook. Cook in batches if needed.
- Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Add onion, zucchini, mini peppers, and salt and pepper to the skillet. Saute for about 5 minutes, just until they begin to soften.
- Add the smoked sausage to the skillet with the garlic and sprinkle with additional cajun seasoning.
- Once everything has cooked through and softened, add a splash of broth to the skillet to deglaze the pan and get up all the browned bits.
- Add the shrimp back in and it's ready to serve.
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Notes
- Seasoning throughout cooking rather than only at the beginning will give you the most flavor
- Great served over rice, rice pilaf, and pasta
- Good add-ins: okra, stewed tomatoes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
689mg
(29%)
Potassium
812mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2125IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2125IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.