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Spice Up Your Dinner: Irresistibly Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Sausage

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A delicious and creamy dish featuring shrimp and sausage with a kick of Cajun flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
  • Cooked rice or pasta for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the sausage for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve over cooked rice or pasta and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the Cajun seasoning.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread for soaking up the creamy sauce.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg