Name: Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 14 oz (400g) Andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons; 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2-3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste); 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat); Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Description

This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet brings the heat in just 30 minutes! It’s a colorful one-pan dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
14 oz (400g) Andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl until evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, add seasoned shrimp in a single layer (working in batches if needed). Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Remove to the plate with sausage.
Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add red onion and cook for 2 minutes until beginning to soften.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add all bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add zucchini and yellow squash along with remaining Cajun seasoning, dried oregano, paprika, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return sausage and shrimp to the skillet, gently folding everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.