Creamy Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Skillet: One Skillet, 25 Minutes, 40 Grams of Protein

Why it works

One skillet, twenty-five minutes, and dinner tastes like something you planned all day. The sausage goes in first and browns, the shrimp sear for barely a minute a side, and then peppers, onion, and garlic soften in that same pan before the cream goes in and turns everything silky. Nothing leaves the pan except to make room — and at about 40 grams of protein per serving, it is the kind of weeknight dinner that actually fills you up. Serve it over rice and let the sauce do the work.

The recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb peeled shrimp
• 12 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• ½ onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Cooked rice, to serve

Steps

1. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning; sear sausage slices until browned, then set aside.
2. In the same pan, sear shrimp 1–2 min per side; remove.
3. Soften pepper, onion, and garlic; pour in cream and simmer 2–3 min until slightly thick.
4. Return shrimp and sausage, toss, and serve over rice.

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— Dad

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Credit: Creamy Cajun Shrimp reel

— Dad