Recipe information
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Prep time: 20 minutes
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Cooking time: 3–4 hours on LOW
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Final shrimp cooking: 15–30 minutes
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Servings: 6
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Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined | 1½ lbs (680 g) |
| Smoked sausage or Andouille sausage | 12 oz (340 g) |
| Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies | 1 can (10 oz) |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups |
| Yellow onion, chopped | 1 medium |
| Green bell pepper, chopped | 1 |
| Red bell pepper, chopped | ½ |
| Celery, chopped | 2 stalks |
| Garlic, minced | 4 cloves |
| Green peas | ½ cup |
| Cajun seasoning | 1–2 tbsp |
| Smoked paprika | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp |
| Dried oregano | ½ tsp |
| Butter | 2 tbsp |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Lemon juice | 1 tbsp |
| Fresh parsley | 2 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
Optional ingredients
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½ tsp cayenne pepper for extra heat.
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1 tbsp tomato paste for thicker sauce.
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1 bay leaf for extra flavor.
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare ingredients
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Peel and devein shrimp.
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Slice sausage into bite-sized rounds.
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Chop onion, peppers and celery.
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Mince garlic.
Step 2: Brown the sausage
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add sliced sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned. This adds extra smoky flavor.
Step 3: Add ingredients to slow cooker
Add the following to the slow cooker:
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Browned sausage
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Onion
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Green and red peppers
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Celery
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Garlic
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Rotel tomatoes
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Chicken broth
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Cajun seasoning
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Smoked paprika
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Black pepper
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Oregano
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Tomato paste (optional)
Mix everything well.
Step 4: Slow cook
Cover and cook:
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LOW: 3–4 hours
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HIGH: 1½–2 hours
Cook until vegetables are tender and flavors have combined.
Step 5: Add shrimp
During the final 15–30 minutes:
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Add raw shrimp.
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Add butter.
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Add green peas.
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Stir gently.
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Cover and cook until shrimp are pink, opaque and reach 145°F (63°C).
Do not overcook shrimp.
Step 6: Finish the stew
Add lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
Serve hot.
Nutrition information
Estimated per serving, based on 6 servings without rice.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Total fat | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 220 mg |
| Sodium | 1,150 mg |
Nut and allergen information
| Allergen | Information |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Not included |
| Tree nuts | Not included |
| Shellfish | Contains shrimp |
| Dairy | Contains butter |
| Gluten | Check sausage and broth labels |
| Soy | Check packaged ingredients |
For a dairy-free version, replace butter with olive oil. Check all packaging for nut cross-contact warnings.
Serving suggestions
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Steamed white rice
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Garlic bread
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Cornbread
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Mashed potatoes
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Fresh green salad
Storage
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Refrigerator: Up to 2 days.
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Freezer: Up to 2 months for best quality.
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Reheat gently until thoroughly hot.
Chef’s tip: Brown the sausage first, use good-quality Cajun seasoning, and add shrimp only at the end. These three steps make the stew much more flavorful while keeping the shrimp tender.