Description
A flavorful and quick one-pan dinner with Cajun-spiced shrimp, smoked sausage, and broccoli served over warm rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced into rounds
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown), warm
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus lemon wedges, optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust if Cajun seasoning is salty)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté 4–6 minutes until bright green and lightly browned. Remove to a plate.
- Brown the sausage: Add sliced sausage to the same skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove to the plate with broccoli.
- Season the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Toss with Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and a small pinch of salt (if needed).
- Cook the shrimp: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- Make it garlicky: Lower heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice (and red pepper flakes if using).
- Combine: Add broccoli and sausage back to the skillet, toss to coat in the buttery sauce, then serve over warm rice.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the dish at its best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg