Last updated on May 13th, 2020

This Cajun Shrimp Sausage and Peppers Skillet is an incredibly easy to make, delicious, low carb, keto, paleo and gluten free dinner that is ready in minutes! Full of flavor, with just a few staple pantry ingredients like a homemade cajun seasoning blend, onions, red and green bell peppers, smoked sausage and shrimp. It’s ready it under 30 minutes.

Here’s What You Need For This Cajun Shrimp Sausage and Peppers Skillet:​

Ingredients:

For the spicy homemade cajun seasoning blend:
**This is if you want to make your own. Please note, that this recipe listed is meant to make a big batch to store in the pantry, and for this particular recipe, we only use about 1 tbsp, but we like things very spicy. We suggest starting with about a 1/2 a tbsp, or to taste to season this dish.

• 2 tbsp pink Himalayan salt
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp black ground pepper
• 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper

For the skillet:

• 2 tbsp butter, divided
• 1 tbsp avocado oil, divided
• 1/2 a large yellow onion, about 125 grams
• 1 jalapeño* (optional, for extra kick!)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1/2 – 1 tbsp spicy homemade cajun seasoning blend, or to taste, depending on your spice tolerance (listed above)
• 1.25 lbs sausage of choice, we used Kiolbassa Smoked Meats Beef Sausage
• 1.5 lbs shrimp, deveined and shells removed
• Garnish with: Parsley and Tabasco Sauce (optional)

Recipe Notes:

Seasoning: You could use any cajun seasoning blend you like. Just beware that store bought versions may have additional added ingredients, and added salt. We love making our own blend, and it has a kick of spice! We save money doing this, and it tastes great. We do recommend starting slow with the seasoning, tasting, and adding more if necessary. We use about 1 tbsp of our spice blend, but that makes for a quite spicy dish. We have a pretty high tolerance for spice though, so start with about half that amount, and then add more taste. You may need to add extra salt to if you use less of the seasoning blend.

Jalapeño Peppers are optional, add them for more spice!

Shrimp: For the shrimp, devein and peel them before preparing. Also, make sure you add the shrimp to the skillet LAST, as it will cook in just a few minutes.

Sausage: Andouille sausage would be great for this, but use whatever you want. We loved Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, and that’s what we had purchased from Costco. We also used 1.25 lbs, because this is how much four sausage links weigh. Use as much as you’d like!

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Tools:

• Sharp Chef’s Knife & Cutting Board
• Wooden Spoons 
• Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 
• Measuring Spoons

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Let’s Make It! ​

Cut your bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños into strips, or shapes of choice. In a skillet, melt some of your butter and add a bit of oil. Add in the peppers and onions, with a pinch of salt and some of the cajun seasoning. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add the remaining butter and oil to your cast iron skillet. Add in your sausage and sear. Once browned up to your liking, add back in the peppers, and then add the raw shrimp. Add the rest of your cajun seasoning to and mix well with a spoon so that everything is well seasoned.

Now, simply taste, adjust seasonings if need be, then garnish with parsley. Serve with hot sauce (optional) and dig in!

If you get a chance to try this recipe, let us know what you think, would ya?! Leave us a comment, or catch up with us on Facebook or Instagram, or pin to your favorite Pinterest board for later.

Looking for another easy and delicious keto friendly cajun dish? Try this Cajun Chicken Alfredo! It’s one of the most popular recipes on our site, and for good reason!

Until Next Time,
Briana & Chamere

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Cajun Shrimp Sausage and Peppers Skillet

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

This Cajun Shrimp Sausage and Peppers Skillet is an incredibly easy to make, delicious, low carb, keto, paleo and gluten free dinner that is ready in minutes! Full of flavor, with just a few staple pantry ingredients like a homemade cajun seasoning blend, onions, red and green bell peppers, smoked sausage and shrimp. It’s ready it under 30 minutes.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Keyword: gluten free, Italian sausage, keto, one skillet meal, onions, paleo, shrimp, stuffed bell peppers

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 496 kcal

Author: Briana

Ingredients

For the homemade spicy cajun seasoning blend:

• 2 tbsp pink Himalayan salt
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp black ground pepper
• 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper

For the skillet:

• 2 tbsp butter, divided
• 1 tbsp avocado oil, divided
• 125 grams yellow onion, about half of a large onion
• 1 whole jalapeño* (optional, for extra kick!)
• 1 whole red bell pepper
• 1 whole green bell pepper
• 0.5 tbsp spicy homemade cajun seasoning blend, or to taste, we used about 1 tbsp, but we love things to be spicy.
• 1.25 lbs sausage of choice, we used Kiolbassa Smoked Meats Beef Sausage
• 1.5 lbs shrimp, deveined and shells removed
• Garnish with: Parsley and Tabasco Sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut your bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños into strips, or shapes of choice. In a skillet, melt some of your butter and add a bit of oil. Add in the peppers and onions, with a pinch of salt and some of the cajun seasoning. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. Add the remaining butter and oil to your cast iron skillet. Add in your sausage and sear. Once browned up to your liking, add back in the peppers, and then add the raw shrimp. Add the rest of your cajun seasoning to and mix well with a spoon so that everything is well seasoned.

3. Now, simply taste, adjust seasonings if need be, then garnish with parsley. Serve with hot sauce (optional) and dig in!

Recipe Notes

Macros: This nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is estimated via MyFitnessPal. We cannot guarantee the accuracy. 

Makes 6 servings, 496 calories per serving, 34 grams of fat, 45 grams of protein, 6 total carbs, 1 gram fiber, making 5 net carbs. 

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