Description
A flavorful and hearty Cajun-inspired skillet dish featuring spicy sausage, succulent shrimp, and vibrant vegetables all cooked together with aromatic spices for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to mix with the vegetables and spices.
Add the shrimp and pour in the chicken broth. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot directly from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes