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    Home » Recipes » Seafood Recipes

    Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage

    Published: Jan 13, 2021 · Modified: Jan 24, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Do you love flavorful spicy dishes? I do, and one of my favorites is my Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage. Served over a bed of rice this hearty meal is sure to please your friends and family!

    overhead shot of shrimp and sausage over rice in a white bowl

    Creating restaurant-style dishes in your kitchen isn’t as difficult as you might think. It always comes down to ingredients and a few easy cooking techniques.

    The important thing to remember is that most recipes can be used as guidelines. To find true joy in the kitchen, you should cook with ingredients that both you and your family enjoy eating.

    Learning to adjust recipes to use what you like to eat or what you have on hand will make your time in the kitchen a joyful experience rather than a chore.

    What ingredients do I need to make Shrimp and Sausage?

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    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place.”

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Do I have to use Andouille Sausage?

    No you don’t. You can substitute your favorite sausage for the andouille. This dish would also be great with chorizo and Italian sausage.

    How do I make Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage?

    shrimp cooking in a large skillet
    • Coat the shrimp with one tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Or until almost fully cooked.
    • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set on the side until needed.
    raw peppers, onions and mushrooms in a large skillet

    Using the same pan, add the butter to the pan. Add the onion and peppers to the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Or until the onions are translucent and peppers are soft.

    **Add additional olive oil or butter if needed

    sausage, okra and garlic added to the sauteed vegetables in the skillet

    Add the okra, sausage and garlic to the pan and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes.

    Stock, cream and cheese added to the skillet

    Add the chicken broth, cream and Romano cheese to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the sauce to reduce by about one-third. Stir occasionally, allowing the sauce to let the flavor of the peppers and sausage release into the cream sauce.

    shrimp added back into skillet with the rest of the cooked ingredients

    Re-season to your taste with sea salt and black pepper. Then, it’s time to add the shrimp back into the pan and bring the mixture back to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees.

    **Add additional Cajun seasoning and/or hot sauce if you like heat.

    close up of shrimp and sausage over rice in a white bowl

    Wouldn’t you love to sit down to a bowlful of this delicious Cajun-style shrimp and sausage?

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    5 from 25 votes

    Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage

    When it's time to cook up deliciousness try my Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Watch the video to see just how easy this restaurant-style dish is to make!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 1017kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces shrimp 16 – 20 count, raw peeled and deveined
    • 8 ounce Andouille sausage sliced
    • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 3 cloves garlic finely diced
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1 cup okra sliced
    • 2 red bell peppers chopped into chunks
    • ½ cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1½ cups heavy cream
    • ½ cup grated Romano cheese
    • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped
    • 4 cups cooked brown rice cooked per instructions on the box
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    Instructions

    • Coat the shrimp with one tablespoon of the cajun seasoning.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Or until almost fully cooked.
      Remove the shrimp from the pan and set on the side until needed.
    • Using the same pan, add the butter to the pan juices. Add the onion and peppers to the pan and sautéfor 3-5 minutes. Or until the onions are translucent and peppers are soft.
    • Add the okra, sausage and garlic to the pan and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the chicken broth, cream and Romano cheese to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the sauce to reduce by about one-third. Stir occasionally, allowing the sauce to let the flavor of the peppers and sausage release into the cream sauce.
    • Reseason to your taste with sea salt and black pepper.
      **Add additional Cajun seasoning and/or hot sauce if you like heat.
    • Add the shrimp back into the pan, and bring the mixture back to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees.
    • Serve over brown rice or your favorite grain.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1017kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 477mg | Sodium: 1915mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5146IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. james wilz

      June 21, 2021 at 10:36 am

      the picture shows two different types of peppers and mushrooms but only red peppers are on the ingredients list, Please advise.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 21, 2021 at 12:46 pm

        I used both red and green peppers because I had them. You can use either or both, they’re all bell peppers.

        Reply
    2. Alexis

      January 29, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      This dish is amazing! It’s packed with veggies and yummy protein. My family all loved this and want me to make it again.

      Reply
    3. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

      January 24, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous dinner! This is super flavorful and came out great. I will make it again soon. It’s perfect for a family dinner.

      Reply
    4. Kari Heron

      January 24, 2021 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      This is just absolutely the most beautiful recipe. I am so grateful to have discovered it. I love okra and have lots in the fridge that I just got from my friend and this is what I am going to cook.

      Reply
    5. Emily

      January 23, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      My whole family loved this Cajun style shrimp and sausage, especially my husband. Adding this to the meal rotation, thank you!

      Reply
    6. Stine Mari

      January 23, 2021 at 3:15 am

      5 stars
      I love flavorful spicy dishes! I don’t cook enough Cajun style food, and this is such a lovely gateway to the cuisine!

      Reply
    7. Amy Liu Dong

      January 22, 2021 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      I loved shrimp a lot and to be honest, seeing this dish makes me so hungry. Look so delicious!

      Reply
    8. Jere Cassidy

      January 21, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I gotta try your recipe, I love the spices in Cajun food and this shrimp and sausage look tasty with all the colorful ingredients and spices. It’s been ages since I’ve used okra.

      Reply
    9. Leslie

      January 21, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best recipe! Especially for anyone who loves shrimp or is craving extra flavor!

      Reply
    10. Christina

      January 18, 2021 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      My whole family loved this recipe!

      Reply
    11. Jessica Stroup

      January 16, 2021 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! A new family favortie!

      Reply
    12. Anosa Malanga

      January 16, 2021 at 6:22 am

      Been craving some shrimp lately and thinking of what recipe to do with it. Checking out the internet and glad I came over this post. The shrimp and sausage combo is pretty interesting. I’ll try to make this. Hopefully, it would be as delicious just like the photo looks like,

      Reply
    13. Catalina

      January 16, 2021 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious and hearty dish! Sounds so perfect for this cold weather!

      Reply
    14. Ghanashyam K

      January 16, 2021 at 12:32 am

      This recipe looks great! I just brought some shrimp today so I will definitely be trying this out.

      Reply
    15. Michele peterson

      January 15, 2021 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe made our whole family love okra! Fab flavours!

      Reply
    16. Nile Flores

      January 15, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      Yes! I love cajun food. I was actually looking into some cajun recipes with either rice or pasta. I’ll bookmark this one to try out.

      Reply
    17. Kim Guzman

      January 15, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      What a flavor explosion! I can’t wait to give this a try.

      Reply
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