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.

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What ingredients do I need to make Shrimp and Sausage?

ingredients to make shrimp and sausage in glass bowls

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?

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 mushrooms, onion and peppers to the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Or until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms 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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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!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 986 kcal

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
6 oz mushrooms sliced
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

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 onions, mushrooms and peppers to the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Or until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms, 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: 986kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 41gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 314mgSodium: 1624mgPotassium: 1060mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5530IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 4mg

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