Description
This one-pan Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Skillet with Biscuits is a hearty, flavorful meal that combines spicy sausage, tender shrimp, and fluffy biscuits in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuits (8 count)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp and sausage with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sausage; cook until shrimp are pink and sausage is browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return shrimp and sausage to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce.
- Arrange biscuits on top of the skillet mixture.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use hot andouille sausage. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 38g