Cajun Shrimp Beef Sausage (Printable Format)
A flavorful skillet with shrimp, beef sausage, and vibrant vegetables seasoned with Cajun spices.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Meats
02 - 12 oz beef smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Oils & Fats
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef sausage slices and cook 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté 4–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Sprinkle shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add to skillet and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until shrimp begin to turn pink.
06 - Return browned sausage to skillet. Toss everything together and cook 2–3 minutes more until shrimp are cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The whole dinner comes together in one pan, which means zero cleanup and maximum flavor
- That Cajun spice blend hits all the right notes without being overwhelmingly spicy
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery and disappointing, so watch them carefully and pull them off the heat the moment they turn pink
- Cajun seasoning blends vary wildly in heat level, so taste a tiny bit before adding it all and adjust based on your spice tolerance
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before seasoning them, which helps them sear rather than steam
- Let the skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients, because that high heat creates the flavorful browned bits