Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Sausage Skillet with Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A vibrant one-pan dish featuring Cajun-spiced shrimp and smoked sausage with bell peppers. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, smoked sausage, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, peeled and deveined large shrimp
8 ounces, sliced 1/2-inch thick smoked sausage
1, sliced into strips red bell pepper
1, sliced into strips green bell pepper
1 medium, sliced yellow onion
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces sliced smoked sausage and cook for 4 minutes until browned on both sides.
Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.