Keto Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet (Print)

Juicy shrimp and smoky sausage with peppers in bold Cajun spices

# Components:

→ 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 sugar-free Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate 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 desired, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
04 - Return browned sausage to the pan. Toss all ingredients together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
05 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve with lemon wedges.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours building layers of flavor, but your actual hands-on time is closer to half that.
  • The shrimp and sausage create this natural richness that makes you forget you're eating keto-friendly.
  • Everything happens in one skillet, which means cleanup is almost as fast as cooking.
02 -
  • Shrimp goes from perfect to rubbery in about ninety seconds, so don't walk away from the pan once they hit the heat, and err on the side of slightly underdone because carryover cooking finishes the job.
  • Your Cajun seasoning blend matters enormously, so read the label and choose one without added sugar, otherwise you've undermined the entire keto purpose of this dish.
03 -
  • Buy your shrimp from the coldest part of the seafood counter and cook them the same day for best results, because frozen-thawed shrimp can get a bit mushy if they've sat around.
  • Keep your pan hot enough that things sizzle when they hit it, because low heat guarantees rubbery shrimp and soggy vegetables, and speed is actually your friend in this recipe.
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