4.8 from 33 votes
Seared Cajun Shrimp Sausage
A zesty one-pan meal made by searing raw shrimp and chicken sausage with onions and bell peppers in cajun seasoning. Easy and ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ Cup sliced red onion
- 1 Cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1 Cup sliced yellow bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning or more to taste
- 1 pound Smoked Cooked Chicken Sausage such as andouille
- ½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ Cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the ½ Cup Sliced Red Onion,1 Cup Sliced Red Bell Pepper, and 1 Cup Sliced Yellow Bell Pepper to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add the 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Season the vegetables to taste with Salt and pepper to taste, then remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Add the ½ pound Shrimp and 1 pound Smoked Cooked Chicken Sausage to the pan; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning.
- Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque and sausage is heated through 3-4 minutes. Stir in the ¼ Cup Chicken Broth and mix for another minute. Add the vegetables back to the pan. Mix to cook for another minute.
- Add the 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Top with 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley and serve.
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Notes
- I recommend you use raw shrimp and not pre-cooked shrimp
- If you don't have cajun seasoning, use any other seasoning you have on hand. Or you can check my post on how to make cajun seasoning.
- Use any sausage of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
1492mg
(62%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2246IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
121mg
(134%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1492mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2246IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 121mg | 134% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.