Keto Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet (Printable Version)

Juicy shrimp and smoky sausage with crisp peppers in zesty Cajun spices

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 9 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fats and Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté bell peppers and red onion for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Add shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne if using, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
04 - Return browned sausage to the skillet. Toss all ingredients together and cook for 2 additional minutes to heat through.
05 - Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under thirty minutes, which means you can actually make this on a weeknight without stress.
  • One skillet does all the work, so cleanup is refreshingly minimal.
  • The shrimp and sausage combination delivers so much flavor that you won't miss any carbs.
  • Naturally keto-friendly without tasting like diet food.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when you first sear the sausage, because if the pieces are packed too close together they'll steam instead of brown.
  • The shrimp cook faster than you think, so set a timer and resist the urge to walk away, because overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad.
03 -
  • Taste your Cajun seasoning blend before adding it to make sure you like the heat level, since brands vary wildly in their spice intensity.
  • If you like richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the very end right before serving, and watch how it takes the whole thing from good to luxurious.
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