Name: Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet (Meal-Prep)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lb raw shrimp deveined & shelled; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; A pinch of crushed red pepper or red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 tsp oregano; ½ lb organic smoked sausage (nitrate-free) (sliced ); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ¼ cup red bell pepper (diced); 1 cup asparagus (sliced); 2 cups zucchini (diced); 2 tablespoon vegetable broth

Ingredients to make this Recipe

This recipe is great because you can use any veggies you have on hand, which means it’s an awesome dish to help you clean out your fridge. If you ever feel uninspired and don’t know what to do for dinner, this recipe will solve your problem. All you need are simple and easy ingredients:

Raw shrimp — I like to use deveined and shell-removed to save time on the prep.

Smoked Sausage or turkey sausage— We like smoked sausages as it has a delicious smoky flavor.

Spices — black pepper, crushed red pepper, onion powder, oregano, and paprika. You can also use Cajun seasoning if that is what you have on hand. You can also add a touch of cayenne pepper to add more flavor.

Olive oil — or another neutral oil of your choice

Red bell pepper — red bell pepper is the sweetest, so it’s the one I prefer. You can also use orange or yellow bell peppers.

Asparagus

Zucchini

Vegetable broth — I recommend you use low-sodium organic vegetable broth. You don’t want the dish to be overly salty.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

It’s done in less than 30 minutes, and all you need is one-pan (large skillet), making clean up a breeze. Fewer dishes to do, more time to enjoy your family.

All the ingredients you probably have in your fridge, but if not, you can easily replace them with any other veggie you have on hand. So, it’s super versatile.

Not a fan of shrimp or sausage? Replace it with chicken or tofu.

It goes well on its own or with cauliflower rice, traditional rice, quinoa, couscous, or even pasta.

It’s loaded with veggies and high-quality protein.

Meal Prep Tips

If meal prepping, be sure to allow the Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable recipe to cool before storing.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave.
You can prepare the asparagus and sausage ahead of time by cutting them the day before cooking to make things go faster when you’re cooking.

Recipe Variations

Make it spicy: make this shrimp and sausage skillet meal spicier by adding a sprinkle of cayenne powder or more crushed red chili flakes to the seasoning to give it a spicy kick.

Make it sweet: add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to add some sweetness to the dish.

Change up the vegetables: the asparagus and chunks of bell pepper can be swapped for broccoli or cauliflower, peas, green beans, yellow onions, tomatoes, and more.

Change the seasoning: try using lemon pepper seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, dried herbs like Italian seasoning, dried basil, thyme, rosemary, or sage, BBQ seasoning, or a different spice blend of your choice. The options are endless!

Recipe Tips and Notes

Sausage is cooked through at 160 degrees Fahrenheit/ 71 degrees Celsius. You can check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer. It is a very useful tool for the kitchen and I highly recommend buying one.
Want to serve this with a side? Try my cauliflower rice!
The shrimp has cooked through once it has turned opaque. If you continue to cook it, the texture will be rubbery and unpleasant.
Optional: top this recipe with parmesan cheese before serving.

How do I quickly thaw shrimp?

If you’ve forgotten to thaw the shrimp overnight in the fridge, here’s how to quickly thaw your shrimp! Place the frozen shrimp into a bowl or colander in the sink. Then run cold water over it for 5 to 10 minutes, giving it a shake every so often so the water can thaw the shrimp evenly.

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