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Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage

Published: Jan 13, 2021 · Modified: Apr 10, 2024 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!

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  • What ingredients do I need to make Shrimp and Sausage?
  • Do I have to use Andouille Sausage?
  • How do I make Cajun-Style Shrimp and Sausage?
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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?

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?

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 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

Chef Dennis Littley
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!
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
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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  1. Jere Cassidy says

    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
  2. Leslie says

    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
  3. Christina says

    January 18, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family loved this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jessica Stroup says

    January 16, 2021 at 7:00 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! A new family favortie!

    Reply
  5. Anosa Malanga says

    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
  6. Catalina says

    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
  7. Ghanashyam K says

    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
  8. Michele peterson says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:19 pm

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

    Reply
  9. Nile Flores says

    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
  10. Kim Guzman says

    January 15, 2021 at 6:34 pm

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

    Reply
  11. Bolupe says

    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
  12. Marysa says

    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
  13. Kathy says

    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
  14. Emily Flint says

    January 15, 2021 at 11:57 am

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

    Reply
  15. catherine santiago jose says

    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
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