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A rustic skillet filled with Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet featuring tender shrimp, sliced smoked sausage, corn, and celery.
Reda

Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

Smoky Andouille sausage and plump shrimp sizzle together with peppers and zucchini in a spicy Cajun cream sauce for a 30-minute dinner that proves low-carb never tasted so good.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Proteins
  • 12 oz Andouille sausage sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 2 medium zucchini diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large 12-inch skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Slice sausage, dice vegetables, and mince garlic so everything is ready before you start cooking.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices in a single layer and cook until deeply browned and crisp at the edges, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Add bell pepper and zucchini to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to get some color, then stir and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes total. Add garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon but still pool easily.
  5. Nestle shrimp into the sauce and vegetables. Cover and cook until shrimp turn pink and curl into a loose C shape, 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook - they will continue cooking from residual heat.
  6. Return sausage to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss once more. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately in shallow bowls.

Notes

For extra heat, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce with the cream. Andouille varies in saltiness, so taste before adding more salt. Leftovers keep refrigerated for 2 days; reheat gently over low heat to avoid rubbery shrimp.