Houston-Style Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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A one-pan Cajun seafood and sausage dish with bold spices and a touch of smoky heat inspired by Houston’s vibrant flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, andouille sausage, sliced, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup diced tomatoes, canned
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 4 minutes until browned and slightly crisp.
Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion, 1 medium diced bell pepper, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and 1 cup canned diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.