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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet is the BEST 20 minute meal packed with awesome cajun flavor with shrimp, sausage, and summer veggies. This makes a great low carb meal and is also great for meal prep!
Make this skillet in a variety of ways! If you love the mixture of cajun, shrimp and vegetables try this Cajun shrimp and sausage veggie skewers, cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable sheet pan or cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable foil packet.
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
Now that our baby girl is six weeks old, I’m focusing on eating healthier and feeling good in my jeans again. I love quick, flavorful meals that are ready in no time—perfect with a newborn. This one takes just 20 minutes, works for family dinners or meal prep, and is delicious served over brown rice or quinoa with that bold Cajun flavor I can’t get enough of.
What you need to make Cajun shrimp and sausage skillet
- Large shrimp- large or jumbo is best. Tail on and frozen.
- Sausage- either pork or chicken tastes best.
- Zucchini- medium size
- Yellow squash- medium size
- Asparagus- bunch
- Red bell pepper
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Cajun seasoning
- Shrimp: Use large shrimp (16–20 count per pound) for the best flavor and hearty bites. Pink or white shrimp both work, and you can remove the tails for easier eating.
- Vegetables: Garden-fresh is the best way to make this skillet. It always tastes better fresh, and you can’t go wrong mixing zucchini and squash together. Asparagus and bell peppers add that crunchy texture
- Seasoning: Cajun seasoning is my go-to when I want to spice things up fast. It takes a plain meal from normal to BAM in seconds with its bold mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, oregano, thyme, and more.
How do you make Cajun shrimp and sausage skillet?
I included my favorite summer veggies, which makes this a complete meal in one. If you’re looking for a healthy, delicious recipe that helps you stay on track, this one’s a must-try! Make my cajun rice and sausage skillet next!
- Combine: Start by adding the shrimp, sausage, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, bell pepper, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add: Next, add olive oil and Cajun seasoning and toss until coated.
- Add: Then add to a large skillet and turn to medium high heat.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the vegetables are tender.
- Server Immediately: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
What to serve with Cajun Shrimp and Sausage
- grilled pineapple
- rice
- fresh fruit salad
- potatoes
Tips About Sausage
This is a perfect 30-minute, one-pan meal! Even better, the cleanup is a breeze! Fewer dishes to do equals more time with family around the dinner table!
- Frozen shrimp can also be used; run them under cool water until the ice melts, or defrost them the night before and drain well.
- If you are not a fan of shrimp or sausage. You can substitute it for chicken or tofu.
- This is best served immediately after being made.
Are you a cajun fan?! Here are more Cajun-friendly meals:
- Amazing cajun shrimp and sausage skewers
- Cajun garlic shrimp and grits
- Cajun garlic butter shrimp
- Blackened cajun shrimp tacos with avocado salsa
- One pan southwest blackened cajun chicken with rice
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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 14 ounces sliced pork or chicken sausage
- 2 sliced zucchini
- 2 sliced yellow squash
- ½ chopped asparagus,
- 2 chopped red bell pepper
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, 14 ounces sliced pork or chicken sausage, 2 sliced zucchini, 2 sliced yellow squash, ½ ½ chopped asparagus, 2 chopped red bell pepper, and salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning and toss until coated.
- Add the mixture to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
looks awesome! how many servings is it?
Servings size is 4-6 people. Enjoy!! XOXO
Looks yummy but can we use any fresh Vegetables? I don’t like Squash or Asparagus.
Yes, of course! You are welcome to make any recipe your own! Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
This was a big hit! We loved it and added cauliflower rice to make it go further! Yummy ?
Do you cook the sausage first?
I like to use the pre-cooked sausage and then cook it all together. Hope that helps! Enjoy! XOXO
If anyone is looking at this recipe and on Weight Watchers if serving 4 people it will be around 6 freestyle points. The chicken sausage may make the value different depending on what you use and if you didn’t use as much olive oil it would be less. This is per the tracker.
gotta try this for quick and easy meal
I agree with Mary since we all follow you on your bike this would definitely be helpful. I made this today on my wok and it was delicious! Definitely a keeper in this family. Thank you BTW I want to give it 5 start but it won’t let me⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Is this keto? Where is the nutritional breakdown of the recipe?
I like to use myfitnesspal.com or skinnytaste.com for any questions I have for nutritional breakdowns. Hope that helps and you are able to find the answers you are looking for. XOXO
grilled it in a basket. sausages first (coated w/ olive oil) – 5-7 min – shake to brown evenly, veggies next – 5 min., shake ( zucchini, squash, onions, red bell pepper – coated in olive oil & spices), shrimp (olive oil/spices) last – 5-10 min – shake….
turned out great!
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you all enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! XOXO
I made this for dinner tonight and it’s hands down the easiest and most delicious thing I’ve made for a long time. Followed recipe exactly, maybe a few more minutes in the pan because my shrimp was still partly frozen. So satisfying, thank you!!
Making this today for dinner.tonght, didnt have the sausage so I.cut up a couple of lean pork tenderloin steaks, Along with the shrimp~~may add mushrooms when it’s almost done, Looks really good for my low carb dinner!!! thanks
Haven’t made it yet, just stumbled across it, but this looks awesome and I can’t think of any reason why it wouldn’t work. It makes me think of paella without the rice! Anyhow, can’t wait to try it, looks easy and appetising.
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AW!! Thank you SO much! That is so sweet of you! I am so glad that you have found some recipes that you know and love! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! XOXO
Just made this. Delicious! Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Thank you so much! I am so happy that you loved it! Thank you for following along with me! XOXO
How many servings does this make?
lol…nm…4-6 serv as per other comment, tanx
This will feed about 4-6 people. Enjoy! XOXO
The shrimp, sausage, and veggie skillet was great. Loved it! However, I would like to know the nutritional information such as calories, carbs, sugar, protein, etc. Thanking you in advance, AnaLiesa
Thanks so much for following along with me! I like to use skinny taste.com or myfitnesspal.com to find out nutritional information. Hope that helps and you find what you are looking for. Thanks so much! XOXO