creamy cajun shrimp with sausage recipe
This Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Sausage recipe combines juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and a rich Cajun cream sauce that’s bursting with bold spices. Served over pasta, rice, or grits, it’s a comforting, restaurant-style meal made right at home in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sausage:
- 8 oz smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
Cajun Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (store-bought or homemade)
Olive Oil or Butter:
- 2 tablespoons
Bell Peppers and Onion:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Garlic:
- 3 cloves, minced
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Parsley, green onions, or red pepper flakes
Optional Sides:
- Rice, pasta, or grits
Instructions
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook sliced sausage until browned and slightly crisp, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season shrimp with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Add to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside with sausage.
- Sauté the Veggies: Add remaining oil and sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Make the Cajun Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Add remaining Cajun seasoning and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan and cook until sauce thickens, 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return shrimp and sausage to the pan. Toss to coat in the creamy sauce and simmer for 1–2 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Spoon over cooked rice, pasta, or grits. Garnish with parsley, green onion, or a sprinkle of extra Cajun seasoning.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust Cajun seasoning or add cayenne for more heat
- Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice or sautéed zucchini
- Cheese Swap: Use cream cheese or shredded cheddar for a richer sauce
- Protein Twist: Substitute shrimp with chicken or scallops
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
