Low Carb Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Recipe

Name: Low Carb Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
Prep time: 15M
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 14 smoked cajun style andouille pork sausage Aidells; 2 butter, unsalted USDA; 16 raw shrimp, large USDA; 2 cajun seasoning Spice Barn; 0.333 fresh white onion, chopped USDA; 0.75 fresh red bell pepper USDA; 1 fresh garlic FNDDS; 1 fresh rosemary USDA; 0.333 sauvignon blanc white wine, table FNDDS; 1.5 chicken broth FNDDS; 1.5 canned tomato paste, 6 oz, unsalted USDA; 1 lime juice, 100%, fresh squeezed FNDDS; 1 fresh avocado USDA; 1 fresh chives USDA

8.5g
Net Atkins Count ^TM

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Easy

* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.

32.1g

Protein

26.1g

Fat

4.9g

Fiber

494.8cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

14 oz smoked cajun style andouille pork sausage Aidells
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted USDA
16 oz raw shrimp, large USDA
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning Spice Barn
0 1/3 cup fresh white onion, chopped USDA
0 3/4 cup fresh red bell pepper USDA
1 tsp fresh garlic FNDDS
1 tsp fresh rosemary USDA
0 1/3 cup sauvignon blanc white wine, table FNDDS
1 1/2 cup chicken broth FNDDS
1 1/2 Tbsp canned tomato paste, 6 oz, unsalted USDA
1 tsp lime juice, 100%, fresh squeezed FNDDS
1 ea fresh avocado USDA
1 Tbsp fresh chives USDA

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ½-inch slices of sausage, 3-4 minutes per side. Scrape into a medium bowl and set aside.
Thaw and rinse shrimp, then dry on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle shrimp with 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
In the large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook until opaque and cooked through, 4-5 minutes, flipping once mid-way through. Scrape into the bowl with the sausage.
Melt remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until becoming translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add red bell pepper and sauté for another 3 minutes to soften. Sprinkle vegetables with rosemary and remaining ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning, sautéing until fragrant, another 30 seconds. Pour white wine in, stirring and allow to simmer until reduced, about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, whisk in tomato paste, and simmer until well combined and slightly thickened. Add shrimp and sausage back in and simmer until heated through.
Before serving, drizzle with lime juice, mix in cubed avocado, and garnish with chopped fresh chives. One serving is about 1 ½ cups shrimp and sausage with veggies and sauce.

Cooking Tip

Using a Cajun seasoning blend offers a uniquely delicious effect in this recipe. Although authentic Cajun seasoning can vary, commercially available Cajun blends typically include salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic. The spice level will be different from brand to brand, so feel free to supplement with cayenne pepper for more of a spice kick if desired. You can also make the sauce in this recipe a bit thicker by mixing in 1/8- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum along with the tomato paste to get a nice coating for all the components.