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Creamy Cajun Shrimp, Sausage & Peppers

Creamy Cajun Shrimp, Sausage & Peppers is an easy one-skillet dinner made with shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers, and a rich Cajun cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the andouille sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Stir in the half-and-half and cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add the shrimp and cooked sausage back to the skillet.
  8. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  9. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Garnish with green onions.
To Serve
  1. Spoon the Parmesan grits into bowls and top with the creamy shrimp, sausage, and pepper mixture.