Description
Sizzling Cajun shrimp meets smoky chorizo in this flavor-packed skillet dish that’s quick to cook and loaded with bold spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 8 oz chorizo sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ a lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chorizo slices and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne. Toast for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Return chorizo to skillet. Stir in lime juice and fresh herbs. Season to taste.
- Serve hot with rice, bread, or tortillas.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches for better browning.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference by tweaking the cayenne and Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: cajun shrimp, shrimp and chorizo, spicy shrimp recipe, one skillet dinner, easy weeknight dinner