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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.
This was great and easy
What brand of Cajun seasoning do you recommend for this recipe? I used Tony’s, and it was super salty!
Thanks.
I like to use Cajun Seasoning in a red bottle. I find it dowm the season isle by the spices. Enjoy! XOXO
This recipe was quite tasty, but as I was cooking it, I kept wishing I was using a wok. Unless your skillet is GIGANTIC, “Large skillet” doesn’t quite cover how large it needs to be.
As it was, I didn’t include the asparagus and red pepper, as I couldn’t find them at my grocery store and didn’t have time to go somewhere else. I can’t imagine adding any more ingredients to my largest skillet.
Can you substitute the cajun seasoning for something else. I’m not a spice person, but this looks delicious!!!
Yes, of course. You can add the spice that you prefer or lessen the cajun spice or even leave it out for this skillet if needed.
Can this be done in the instant pot? Any directions for that?
Made this last night had to leave the bell pepper out per the husband. Absolutely delicious!!!!!! Definitely will be making this again.
Thank You
That is great to hear! Thank you so much for following along with me and sharing! XOXO
Wonderful dish. I omitted the olive oil but fried some bacon , removed the bacon and cooked the veggies , sausage and shrimp in the bacon drippings! Tastes wonderful !!
That sounds great! I am so glad that you made it your own. Thanks so much for sharing! XOXO
excelente
Delicious!!!! Most folks could care less about the nutritional values. Just keep the great recepies coming!!!
Alyssa, can this be frozen before and/or after it is cooked? I cut the recipe in half and it’s still too much. I was thinking I could cook half now and freeze the other half for later. Or should I cook it all then freeze half for later? Thanks
I would recommend cooking it all and then freezing the left over. That sounds yummy! Thanks so much for following along with! XOXO
Loved the Cajun shrimp and sausage it was quick and delicious. Great to take to church!!
Delicious! I only used shrimp in this dish with the vegstables and rest of the ingredients. My husband and I will make this again! Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious! I only used shrimp in this dish with the vegstables and rest of the ingredients. My husband and I will make this again! Thanks for the recipe!
First time making it and came out good! I used 1 tablespoon instead of 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. I also added brown sugar and a wedge of lemon. Yummy!
I made this for my wife a few days ago and it was BOMB! AWESOMENESS on a plate! I subbed fresh green beans for the asparagus and served over brown rice. We ate for DAYS off this recipe! Thanks for another great recipe!
Nutritional values of recipes?
I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional questions. Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
I made this today, but omitted the shrimp and added jalapenos from my garden. It turned out amazing. I can’t stop picking at it. ?
That is great to hear! I am so glad that you have some garden jalapeños growing! So exciting! XOXO