Description
Keto Shrimp and Sausage Skillet is a flavorful low-carb dish combining succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach. Sautéed with garlic, paprika, and a touch of cayenne, then finished with lemon juice and parsley for brightness, it’s a quick, nutritious meal perfect for keto diets.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sauté 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add zucchini and garlic, cook 3 more minutes. Season with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Push the veggies aside in the skillet, add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir the sausage back in with the spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Substitute smoked sausage with chicken sausage or chorizo for flavor variation. Use coconut oil instead of olive oil for a different fat profile. Make-ahead by prepping vegetables and slicing sausage; store separately in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp. If shrimp turn rubbery, cook at lower heat and shorter time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American