Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

Smoky shrimp and turkey sausage with peppers in a bold Cajun spice, served over rice — a lively one-skillet dinner.

Total
25 min
Serves
2

Smoky shrimp and turkey sausage with peppers in a bold Cajun spice, served over rice — a lively one-skillet dinner.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz large shrimp, peeled
  • 2 links turkey sausage, sliced
  • 1.5 medium bell pepper, sliced
  • 2/3 cup onion, sliced
  • 1.3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and brown the sliced turkey sausage for 3 minutes until the edges crisp, then remove.
  2. Add the bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook 4 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry, toss with the Cajun seasoning, add to the skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  4. Return the sausage, toss everything together for 1 minute to combine the flavors, and serve over the warm brown rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
494
Protein
45 g
Fat
16 g
Carbs
42 g

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