Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A savory one-pan meal with smoky sausage, plump shrimp, and Cajun spices. This Cajun-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs andouille sausage, shrimp, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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

• 8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds andouille sausage
• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 stalk, diced celery
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4 minutes until edges crisp, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium onion and 1 diced celery stalk to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until darkened. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until pink, then return sausage to the skillet.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately.