30-Minute Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A hearty and spicy skillet dish with succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and colorful bell peppers, ready in just half an hour. This southern-inspired meal prep ready in about 30 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, red bell pepper, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and slightly crispy on the edges.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow onion to the skillet. Sauté with the sausage for 5 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat with seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Serve the shrimp and sausage mixture over 4 cups cooked white rice, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.