Garlic Shrimp & Sausage Skillet (Bold, Flavorful, and Perfect for Father's Day)
This Garlic Shrimp & Sausage Skillet is a bold and satisfying one-pan dinner loaded with juicy shrimp, smoked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and garlic butter. It’s quick, customizable, and perfect for Father’s Day, meal prep, or any busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced (kielbasa, andouille, or chorizo work well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning optional for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients:- Peel and devein shrimp if not prepped.- Slice sausage, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
- Sauté the Sausage:- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.- Sauté sliced sausage until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:- In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.- Add shrimp, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies & Garlic:- Add remaining butter to the skillet.- Toss in bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, 4–5 minutes.
- Combine & Finish:- Return sausage and shrimp to skillet. Add Cajun seasoning and lemon juice.- Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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