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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

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Cajun, Southern
dinner

Dive into a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish that combines succulent shrimp and spicy Andouille sausage, all tossed with fresh bell peppers, okra, and a delightful blend of spices. This one-pan meal is quick to prepare and bursting with Southern charm!

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Ingredients

1 cup rice
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup okra, sliced
1 tablespoon Cajun spices
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup crawfish (optional)
1/2 cup tasso, diced (optional)

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the okra and diced tomatoes, stirring well.
Sprinkle in the Cajun spices and mix everything together.
Add the rice and 2 cups of water, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp (and crawfish or tasso if using), stirring to combine.
Once the shrimp is pink and cooked through, remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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