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Description
A quick and flavorful low-carb dish featuring Cajun-spiced shrimp and sausage cooked in a single skillet.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked smoked sausage for faster preparation.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg