Description
This Cajun Corn And Sausage Skillet is a flavor-packed dish that comes together in a flash, perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy a hearty meal with sweet corn, savory beef sausage, and vibrant Cajun spices all in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Smoked Beef Sausage (Andouille style preferred)
- 16 ounces of frozen sweet corn (or 3–4 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut off, or two 15-ounce cans of canned corn, drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large green bell pepper (or red or yellow bell pepper)
- 2 stalks of celery
- Cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 3–4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon of pre-minced garlic)
- 1 cup of low-sodium beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the smoked beef sausage into half-inch thick rounds.
- Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage slices in a single layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. If there's not enough fat left in the skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil.
- Toss in the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the corn and pour in the beef broth. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir the browned sausage back into the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper or using a milder Cajun seasoning. Serve over rice or with cornbread for a complete meal. Feel free to add more vegetables like okra or zucchini.