Cajun Shrimp and Sausage

Buttery, spicy, lemony, luscious Cajun shrimp and sausage in less than 20 minutes! This makes an easy keto one-pan skillet dinner and is a great family-friendly dish.

Why Should You Try This Delicious Shrimp and Sausage Recipe?

• Low Carb. One carb per serving.
• High Protein. An incredible 20 grams of protein per serving.
• Fast. Ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.
• Easy. Just find a skillet, pour and cook.

Why I Love Cajun Shrimp and Sausage

I love Cajun food for a lot of reasons, but the three main reasons I love it are:

1. The food is spicy, which is a huge plus for me
2. It is very protein rich
3. A lot of Cajun cuisine is CRAZY easy to make

However, Cajun food also tends to use a lot of rice, pasta and beans, which is a huge no-go for those of use living a low carb lifestyle. The good news is that it tends to be so protein rich that you can just omit the carby ingredients all together and still have a complete and keto friendly meal.

So when I got a craving for some Cajun Shrimp and Sausage, all I really needed to do to make it keto friendly was to leave out the pasta, and voila! I had a complete meal that wasn't going to ruin my carb intake for the next week.

Is Shrimp And Sausage Family Friendly?

So some of your family may not be so keen on omitting all of the carbs, namely and kiddos you might be feeding. But no worries, all you have to do is cook the carby ingredients separately and serve the family the Cajun Shrimp and Sausage on top of pasta, rice, etc.

How To Make Cajun Shrimp and Sausage

1. Heat a 11 inch skillet on medium heat.

2. Let the butter melt and then stir in the garlic, paprika, lemon pepper and Cajun seasoning. Mix well.

3. Add in sausage, and stir to coat the sausage with the butter. Add shrimp and stir well.

4. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp has cooked through.

5. Add in hot sauce and lemon juice, and serve hot.

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Tips And Tricks For Making Shrimp And Sausage

• Add a table spoon of olive oil to the pan before adding the butter to keep the butter from burning. Keep the pan on low medium heat as well when melting the butter too keep it from browning.
• You can bring the heat up back to a medium heat once you've added the shrimp and sausage to the pan.
• Make sure to be constantly mixing the shrimp and sausage in the butter to baste it as much as you can while it is cooking. The butter really lends a lot of flavor to the dish.
• There is enough flavor in the dish to leave out the hot sauce if you're not a fan of the heat or if you're cooking for little ones.
• Don't add the lemon juice or the hot sauce until the dish is almost done. You lose a lot of the acidity if you add them too early.
• You can use either smoked paprika or regular paprika, whichever you have on hand.
• Use my Homemade Cajun Spice Mix instead of store bought spices! Using a homemade spice mix really makes a world of difference in how it tastes!
• You can use opt to use frozen shrimp, but you need to defrost them a little bit before cooking them with the sausage. Just set them in some warm tap water while you gather the other ingredients together and you're good to go.
• The dish doesn't freeze well, but refrigerates quite nicely. You can make some extra for the next day and the flavors actual meld even more in the fridge over night.

Shrimp and Sausage Variations

There are lots of things you can add to this dish to make it family-friendly or just to mix it up a bit. Here are just a view ideas to get you started:

1. You can opt to boil the recipe with pasta to make Shrimp and Sausage Pasta. I'd suggest a smaller pasta like rotini. This way your family can have the pasta dish while you enjoy the keto-friendly version.
2. You can make some plain rice to serve with the Cajun Shrimp and Rice for the family.
3. Steamed broccoli makes a fantastic addition to the dish. You can also just serve steamed broccoli to the side if you prefer it without the Cajun seasoning.
4. You can also add cauliflower, bok choy, green beans or really any vegetable that you'd like.
5. You can also use spicy Italian sausage for a change of pace.
6. You can sub scallops for shrimp if you'd prefer.
7. If you aren't a fan of seafood you can use chicken instead. Just use chicken tenders and cut them into bite-sized pieces so that they will cook quickly.

Other Shrimp Recipes To Try

• Looking for more delicious Cajun dishes? Check out my Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Boil! This delectable Cajun dish is done in less than 30 minutes in your Instant Pot.
• Air Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp is another crazy easy shrimp recipe that you can make in your air fryer.
• Keto Shrimp Scampi is another simple and delicious dish you can make in your air fryer.
• Bang Bang Shrimp is a sweet, spicy and tangy shrimp dish that is just as fun to eat as it is to say!
• This Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice is easily made in the Air Fryer in about 30 minutes!
• This low carb Shrimp with Cotija and Tomatillos recipe is a flavorful and quick dish that's full of southwest flavor and is super easy to make!
• This Keto Shrimp And Grits gives you all that savory goodness you expect from a southern classic without all the carbs!
• This Easy Shrimp Scampi is low carb, fast, and so easy.

So whether you're cooking for a family or just need a quick bite for yourself, this Cajun Shrimp and Sausage makes a fantastic dish for when you want some delicious Cajun cuisine in a hurry. Let me know what your favorite variation is in the comments!

Originally Published September 16, 2019

Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.

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