Keto Cajun Shrimp and Sausage (Printable)

Juicy shrimp and smoky sausage with crisp peppers in bold Cajun spices

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 9 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fats and Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté bell peppers and red onion for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add shrimp to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne if using, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
04 - Return sausage to the pan and toss all ingredients together. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
05 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready before you finish pouring a drink, so those nights when you're hungry at 6 PM actually work out.
  • The flavors are bold enough to feel indulgent but the carbs stay so low you won't need to think twice about it.
  • One pan means one thing to wash, which honestly matters more than any recipe hack.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery in about thirty seconds, so watch them carefully and pull the pan off heat the moment they turn pink instead of waiting for them to look fully opaque.
  • The sausage releases fat that seasons everything, so you actually don't need as much added oil as most recipes call for, which keeps this genuinely low-carb and clean tasting.
03 -
  • If you want to add richness at the very end, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter after the heat's off and let it melt into everything—it transforms the dish into something almost luxurious without adding significant carbs.
  • Cauliflower rice underneath makes this feel more substantial if you're serving people who aren't used to eating lower-carb, and it soaks up all the juices in the best way possible.
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