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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet (22 Minutes, 38 g Protein)

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

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Smoky sausage, snappy shrimp, and charred peppers in one 20-minute skillet — big Cajun flavor without the takeout wait.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 12 oz smoked chicken sausage
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 zucchini
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil and half the Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and brown the sausage coins 3 to 4 minutes. Move them to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil, then the peppers, zucchini, and onion with the rest of the seasoning. Cook 4 to 5 minutes — you want char at the edges, not mush.
  4. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until they curl into loose Cs and turn opaque.
  5. Return the sausage, squeeze the lemon half over the pan, and toss everything together.
  6. Shower with parsley and serve with the lemon wedges — alone, over rice, or over cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 14.4gProtein: 37.8gFat: 20.2gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCholesterol: 242.6mgSodium: 1015mgPotassium: 665.5mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 6.2gVitamin C: 104.5mgCalcium: 104.1mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

A shrimp curled into a tight O is overcooked; pull them at the loose C. Store-bought Cajun blends vary in salt — taste before adding any extra. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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