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Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet (Meal-Prep)

This Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Skillet is an easy to make meal-prep recipe for your busy days of the week. It’s super flavorful and loaded with veggies and protein. low-carb, paleo, whoel30 and also gluten-free.
Course dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword low-carb meal-prep, paleo, sausage, seafood, shrimp and sausage, whole30 meal-prep
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 portions
Calories 284kcal
Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

For the Shrimp and Sausage

  • 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

For the veggies

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup asparagus sliced
  • 2 cups zucchini diced
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable broth
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, add shrimp, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, paprika and oregano. Mix everything well.
    overhead view of a large glass bowl containing shrimp and spices
  • In a cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Be careful to not overcook them, otherwise they will have a rubbery texture. Set aside.
    overhead view of cast iron skillet containing shrimp and sausage
  • In the same skillet smoked sausage and cook for 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
    overhead view of a cast iron skillet containing sausage
  • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, all the veggies and vegetable broth. Reduce the heat to low-medium, close the skillet with a lid and let the veggies to cook for 2 minutes. Stir occasionally and cook for 5-minute more or until the veggies are tender.
  • Return shrimp and sausage back to the skillet and mix everything well to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
    overhead view of a cast iron skillet containing shrimp and sausage

Video

Notes

  • Click HERE to watch the web story. 
  • You can buy peeled and deveined shrimp to save time on prepping. 
  • Make sure to pat dry the shrimp before using it so they don't steam.
  • A large skillet is perfect so you don't overcrowd the ingredients.
  • To store: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: You can reheat this shrimp, sausage, and vegetables in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g