Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stew is a flavorful spoonful! Shrimp and sausage are sautéd in cajun seasonings, and then simmered together with onion, bell pepper, garlic and stock. This stew is best served spooned over a bed of white rice to help soak up all those wonderful juices! Take your soup up to the next level with this scrumptious recipe.

Ingredients Needed
Having this Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stew simmering away on the stovetop just makes my soul happy. Glorious smells will fill your house and you’ll have empty bowls before you know it. But, you don’t need a lot of ingredients to create such a scrumptious stew! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Smoked cajun-style sausage
- Shrimp
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken stock
- Diced tomatoes

How to Serve this Stew
If you ask me, the best way to serve this stew is in a bowl over a scoop of white rice! It’s just the most perfect combo! Plus, you have to have something to help soak up all those wonderful juices.
Looking for a yummy rice recipe? Try out my Coconut Cilantro Rice with this stew! It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to accompany the cajun spice!

Not only is this stew scrumptious and loaded full of flavor, but it is comforting and the perfect recipe for “soup weather.” It will warm you from the inside out! I wish I had a bowl in front of me right now – it’s just so good and flavorful!
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Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stew
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Cajun Shrimp & Sausage Stew is a flavorful spoonful! Shrimp and sausage are sautéd in cajun seasonings, and then simmered together with onion, bell pepper, garlic and stock. This stew is best served spooned over a bed of white rice to help soak up all those wonderful juices! Take your soup up to the next level with this scrumptious recipe.
Ingredients
- 13 oz cajun-style smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- (2) 24 oz containers chicken stock (48 oz total)
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in the bottom of a Dutch oven or soup pot. Add in the sausage and shrimp and sauté for several minutes, until the shrimp is cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add in the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Pour in the chicken stock, diced tomatoes, cajun seasoning and salt. Bring the stew to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.
- Add the shrimp and sausage back in and allow to simmer on low for another 15-20 minutes. Serve spooned over a bed of white rice if desired.
Notes
- If you can’t find cajun sausage, then use a standard smoked sausage and add in an extra teaspoon of cajun seasoning.
- This stew re-heats wonderfully! Perfect for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes

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Thanks for following and cooking along with me!
Was delicious, made it for 7 people and each person loved it.
So glad to hear, Sandra!
I make this more of a soup no rice and double the vegetables and the family loves it! This is always made on the wood cookstove.
That sounds so wonderful and cozy! So glad you and your family love it!