Description
Hearty Louisiana-style Shrimp and Sausage Stew brings robust Creole flavors to dinner tables with bold spices and rich ingredients. Simmering with andouille sausage, plump shrimp, and aromatic vegetables, this comforting dish delivers authentic Southern comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled if desired
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch thick coins
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons ghee (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- ⅔ cup chicken stock
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley and/or chives, for serving
Instructions
- Heat ghee in an Instant Pot on sauté mode, then caramelize sausage slices until golden brown and crispy edges develop, transferring cooked pieces to a separate plate.
- Introduce diced red bell pepper, celery, and onion into the pot, sprinkling Cajun seasoning to awaken aromatic flavors and create a fragrant base.
- Deactivate sauté function and incorporate browned sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, and bay leaves, stirring thoroughly to integrate all components.
- Secure lid with valve positioned to sealing, then pressure cook for precisely 5 minutes to meld flavors and tenderize ingredients.
- Carefully release pressure through venting mechanism, then reactivate sauté mode to gently poach shrimp until they transform from translucent to opaque white.
- Elevate the stew’s profile by seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Plate the vibrant stew in deep bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or chives for a burst of color and herbal brightness.
- Complement the robust dish with fluffy rice or low-carb cauliflower rice, allowing the stew’s rich flavors to shine.
Notes
- Instant Pot transforms tough ingredients into a tender, flavor-packed stew in under 20 minutes.
- Browning sausage first creates a deep, rich base that infuses the entire dish with smoky complexity.
- Cajun seasoning delivers a spicy kick, bringing authentic Louisiana-style heat to every bite.
- Quick-cooking shrimp added at the end ensures perfectly tender seafood without becoming rubbery.
- This one-pot meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup and maximum convenience.
- Flexible serving options like rice or cauliflower rice make this recipe adaptable to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg