Keto Cajun Shrimp Sausage Skillet (Printable)

Spicy skillet with shrimp, sausage, and bell peppers in Cajun seasoning. Ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 9 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fats and Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, sugar-free
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for extra heat
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté bell peppers and red onion for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne if using, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
04 - Return sausage to the pan and toss all ingredients together. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
05 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes flat, which means you can make this on a Tuesday night without stress.
  • The shrimp and sausage create this perfect savory contrast—smoky meets briny—that tastes restaurant-quality.
  • Genuinely low-carb without tasting like you're missing anything, because you aren't.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the shrimp after thawing—moisture is the enemy of browning, and you want a little caramelization, not steaming.
  • Check your Cajun seasoning label before you buy it; some brands sneak sugar in there, which defeats the purpose entirely on keto.
03 -
  • A tablespoon of butter stirred in right at the end adds richness that makes this feel like restaurant food.
  • If you want to go heavier, serve this over cauliflower rice to soak up any pan juices and turn it into something more substantial.
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