Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Stir-Fry

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Stir-Fry

from bhg.com
30 min
5 1/2 cups stir-fry

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 8 ounces cooked andouille sausage, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 8 ounces fresh okra, bias-sliced 1/2 inch thick, or frozen sliced okra, thawed
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped red sweet pepper
  • 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 - 2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
  • Lemon wedges
  • Snipped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    In an extra-large wok or skillet heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sausage; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Remove shrimp and sausage from wok.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and thyme; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add okra; cook and stir 1 minute. Add sweet pepper, onion, and celery; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and hot pepper sauce; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Return shrimp and sausage to wok along with any juices; heat through. Serve over rice with lemon wedges and top with parsley.