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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage

    Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage

    Published: Jan 13, 2021 · Modified: Jan 24, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley · 38 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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
    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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    1. Bolupe

      January 15, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, shrimps and sausages are 2 of my favourite things to eat. I love the Cajun style, the flavours and the okra. Oh yum! I can’t wait to try this one.

      Reply
    2. Marysa

      January 15, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      I love cajun recipes, and this sounds like a delicious combination of flavors. I haven’t cooked with okra before, but I would like to give it a try.

      Reply
    3. Kathy

      January 15, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      This looks amazing. I love how colorful it is too. I try to get lots of color in my meals as well. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Emily Flint

      January 15, 2021 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    5. catherine santiago jose

      January 15, 2021 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      First of all this recipe looks so promising and so enticing. I loved the combination of color it gives, this will definitely can be an instant crowd favorite.

      Reply
    6. Lynndee

      January 15, 2021 at 9:10 am

      This dish is making me so hungry right now. Going to save your recipe for later. Love a good seafood recipe.

      Reply
    7. Ramona

      January 15, 2021 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was a hit! I particularly loved the addition of okra to this dish, will definitely make it again. Thank you for sharing this 😉

      Reply
    8. Sue

      January 15, 2021 at 6:52 am

      5 stars
      Oh I am loving the Cajun flavors here! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Sunrita

      January 15, 2021 at 6:46 am

      5 stars
      Love how convenient and nutritious this recipe is. Brilliant

      Reply
    10. Chloe

      January 15, 2021 at 3:45 am

      This looks so deliciously creamy and spicy!

      Reply
    11. Rose Ann Sales

      January 15, 2021 at 3:24 am

      5 stars
      It looks so flavorful and I love that it has lots of veggies. Yummy!

      Reply
    12. Nikki Wayne

      January 15, 2021 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      I know someone who experience heartburns sometimes. I will recommend this to her.

      Reply
    13. Sara

      January 14, 2021 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
    14. Sheryl of SHE.ph

      January 14, 2021 at 8:00 pm

      I love Cajun shrimp but I haven’t thought of combining it with sausage nor okra. I’ll try it next time.

      Reply
    15. MELANIE EDJOURIAN

      January 14, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      Oh wow, I’d never thought to combine sausage and shrimp although I do love chorizo and shrimp.

      Reply
    16. Katie

      January 14, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      No matter how many ways I try to cook it and how many times I’ve tried to just ‘add it in’, I can not like the taste of mushrooms at all. I would love to try this recipe, but I have to forego the mushrooms!

      Reply
    17. Amber Myers

      January 14, 2021 at 11:41 am

      This would be a tasty meal. My kids would be a fan since they love their shrimp.

      Reply
    18. Bri

      January 14, 2021 at 11:30 am

      This looks like a great, southern salad! I’ll remember this one for whenever we can start having get-togethers again!

      Reply
    19. Tammy

      January 14, 2021 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      I’m gonna love this recipe because it has okra in it. All good ingredients and can’t wait to try.

      Reply
    20. melissa chapman

      January 14, 2021 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      That looks like a yummy dish and my son loves shrimp. I know this will be a real favorite like so many of your creations.

      Reply
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