Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
A quick, one-pan keto feast with spicy shrimp, savory halal chicken sausage, and a creamy Cajun sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American (Cajun-inspired)
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
12 oz halal chicken sausage (sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion (diced)
1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and sausage; cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink.
- Pour in broth, cream, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional cayenne.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more cayenne or a dash of hot sauce at the end.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g (approx)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg (approx)
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