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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.
Loved it! Also loved that it was so fat to prepare, flavorful & healthy. Thank you!
Hi Alyssa, I’m excited to try some of your recipes! I am wondering how you think using
skinless chicken cut in small pieces might work with this recipe. I’m not a huge shrimp fan plus as a senior living on fixed income shrimp is a luxury . I’m also adding some garlic and sliced onions. I will,of course use the sausage! Excited to try this and have a few new freezer meals.
Love the recipes
I’m amazed at all the requests for nutritional information. First off, this is mostly vegetables, and I think by now we should all know the basic info on chicken and shrimp – fairly good stats. A little olive oil. It’s mostly common sense that this is a healthy recipe. Second, if it matters that much, find an app and calculate it.
I am trying this tonight ….Will let you know if its a hit with my Honey.
All recipes look so yummy. Love the low carb ones. Thank you so much
I can’t wait to make this dish. I am trying to stay away from the rice, breads and potatoes and this looks wonderful.
I made this recipe this afternoon for some friends and WOW! We all Loved it! I added an onion and mushrooms since these are things we all like but this dish was superb and one I will cook again and again!
I don’t eat asparagus, I am going to substitute mushrooms in its place. Should be good!
How many servings do the cajun and shrimp serve with the brown rice.
This serves 4-6 people. Enjoy! XOXO
Love your recipes
Delicious and simple, love it!
!!How can things like the first recipe be made ,for people that can’t ‘ have spice or heat. Would love to be able to make this. Need some suggestions on different seasonings.
Hello. Thanks for all the yummy recipes! I am really interested in the Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet and am wondering how many servings this provides? I love having the nutritional information noted in the recipes as well. Saves me a little time when tracking. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon! Can’t wait to try this recipe!!!!
Blessings,
Nancy
This meal has a serving size of 4 people. I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional information you have. Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
I’m making the Cajun shrimp and sausage vegetable medley. Can you give me the macros for that dish. Am on Keto
I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional information that I may have. Good luck on your keto diet! Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
Are the sausages used in the Cajun shrimp recipe precooked or raw? Looks delicious!