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    Home » 30 Minute Meals » Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

    Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

    Published: Mar 6, 2018 · Modified: Feb 5, 2021 by HWC Magazine · 5 Comments

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    Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is a one pan little 20-minute wonder with a little spice, zest and kick of flavor. Perfect Weekday Meal!

    Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet/ https://www.hwcmagazine.com

    Shrimp and sausage in the iron skillet.

    You are just going to love this Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet as it is super easy to make and exploding with flavor.

    We used Cajun seasoning and a little kick of red pepper flakes to heat it up a bit. However, you are never going to guess that little herb that made this recipe sparkle. We will give you a hint, it is green and cut in super strips and added the last minute to the pan. Any guesses?

    We used kaffir lime leaves. Yep, crazy we know, but it brought such a delicious fresh zip to this dish. Kaffir lime leaves can be found in Asian Grocery stores and in the fresh herb section of your whole food stores. If you cannot find Kaffir lime leaves, a little fresh lime zest added just to the end of the cooking process is beautiful.

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    We think many dishes can be elevated to the next level by adding a little acid, citrus or sparkle to the dish. Sometimes, you have a flat dish. You try to add more seasonings but it is still missing something, it is probably missing a little acid, citrus or sparkle. Kaffir lime leaves are that little sparkle.

    An addition that makes this dish extra special is a little dab of grass fed organic butter. Just a little dab and it really makes this recipe delicious. Butter has received some mixed reviews in the past. However, butter is all natural and margarine is predominantly made from highly unhealthy trans fatty acids and has a whole host of issues.  It is much better for your overall health to eat real butter than margarine. If you suffer from dairy intolerances, try ghee. Ghee is like clarified butter. Ghee is produced by heating butter to remove the milk solids and water.

    Close up shot showing the little flecks of chili pepper and kaffir lime leaves.

    We used a little turkey sausage in this recipe. If you like hot and spicy Italian sausage, use that or whatever you like. We are all about using whatever is in your pantry. Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is a great “Clean Out the Refrigerator Meal”. We like to use those little bits and bobs of vegetables.

    As we are entering bikini and swim trunk season low carb friendly meals that take less than 30 minutes are our favorite. Be sure to try our super easy One Sheet Pan Dilly Lemon Salmon, Garlic Chicken Saltimbocca or Asian Beef Roll Ups,

    You can use any vegetables you desire in this recipe. We just happened to have celery, zucchini and red bell peppers. Garlic and onions are always a must but really beyond that anything your heart desires would be delicious in here. The order of putting items in the pot depends on the type of vegetables you are using. The harder vegetables such as celery go in first and then a bit later you can add the zucchini and red bell pepper that take a shorter time to cook.

    To keep this meal low carb, we just served our Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet with a side salad. However, also delicious over rice or polenta, if carbs are not an issue.

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    Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet

    Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is a one pan little 20-minute wonder with a little spice, zest and kick of flavor.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: 30 Minute Meals, Diabetic Friendly, Egg Free, Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free, Low Carb
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 356kcal
    Author: HWC Magazine

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 Onion small peeled and diced
    • 2 cloves Garlic
      minced
    • 13 oz Turkey Sausage (precooked) – (gluten-free, if you have gluten issues)
    • 3 stalks Celery (remove strings) and sliced
    • 1 cup Zucchini
      sliced
    • 1 cup Red bell pepper
      chopped
    • 1 pound Shrimp
      (deveined peeled and tail removed) – dried well.
    • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
    • Salt and pepper
      to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
      or to desired heat level (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves sliced thinly and vein removed or 1 teaspoon of grated lime zest)
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    Instructions

    • In a large skillet add olive oil, onion and garlic and saute until just translucent. Add the sliced precooked turkey sausage and heat for a couple of minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove turkey sausage and onion mixture from the pan into a large bowl and set aside.
    • Add celery to pan and stir fry until just aldente. Add the sliced zucchini and red bell pepper and cook just until fork tender. Remove the vegetables from the pan and add to the bowl you have your turkey sausage and onion mixture.
    • Add a little extra olive oil to the pan if needed and add your shrimp. Make sure your shrimp are really dried with a paper towel BEFORE adding to the pan. Stir fry for a couple of minutes until turn pink and no longer translucent.
    • Add the turkey, onion and vegetable mixture back to the pan with the shrimp, add your Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, butter and kaffir lime leaves and cook for one more minute.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    You can exchange 1 teaspoon of lime zest for kaffir lime leaves.
    You can use any vegetables you desire in this recipe. We just happened to have celery, zucchini and red bell peppers. Garlic and onions are always a must but really beyond that anything your heart desires would be delicious in here.
    The order of putting items in the pot depends on the type of vegetables you are using. The harder vegetables such as celery go in first and then a bit later you can add the zucchini and red bell pepper that take a shorter time to cook.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 362mg | Sodium: 1487mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2456IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Chef Mimi says

      November 01, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      This looks fabulous! When I started making creole and Cajun food was when I learned how well shrimp and sausage go together!

      Reply
      • HWC Magazine says

        November 01, 2022 at 11:28 pm

        Thank you Mimi! Shrimp and Sausage are the perfect marriage of flavors.

        Reply
    2. Eha says

      January 12, 2022 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      Ha ! Usually I do not add another protein when I cook precious prawns and usually I say 'no' to most sausages as they contain too much fat for my liking . . . BUT, I do like this dish !!! Prawns costing an arm and a leg surely would stretch further and yet be there . . . and I am thinking of kangaroo snags which have oodles of taste but are not high in the unmentionable !! Would have to check the flavours would not be fight8ng ? Zucchini yes . . . perchance some Asian greens .. . . hmm . . . off to the kitchen in the morning . . .

      Reply
      • HWC Magazine says

        January 16, 2022 at 7:53 pm

        Kangaroo Snags- hey! Have not had these but betcha they would be marvelous in this recipe - It would make it a real Bobby Dazzler of a dish! (Need to brush up on our Auzzie slang... been some time) Take Care and stay well.

        Reply
    3. SweetNothings says

      December 10, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Love these one pot meals.

      Reply

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