Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this flavorful dish. Feel free to make substitutions to suit your taste or dietary needs:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps to bring this dish to life:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and red onion, sautéing until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, mixing everything together. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy the burst of flavors that remind me of home and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International