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Irresistible Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stir-Fry

A quick, flavorful stir-fry combining plump shrimp and smoky sausage with colorful vegetables and Cajun spices, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • Cooked for serving white rice

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until edges begin to brown.
  3. Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Toss in the sliced bell peppers and carrots. Sauté for 3 minutes until they just begin to soften while still maintaining some crunch.
  5. Add the chopped cabbage, stirring to combine with other ingredients.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve immediately over fluffy white rice.

Notes

Timing is key: Don’t let the shrimp linger too long in the pan; they cook super fast! Feel free to swap in any veggies you have on hand—zucchini or snap peas work great! Adjust the spice level by scaling back on the Cajun seasoning if desired.