Easy Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Stew

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Authentic Cajun stew. How do we know? Okra and andouille sausage. Wouldn’t be a cajun stew without those. It would be like a fishing trip without beer and sandwiches.

Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 (12-ounce) package andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1-inch thick
• 1 onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen sliced okra
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage in hot oil for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage and add the onion to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 7 minutes.

2. Add garlic, cooked sausage, tomatoes, okra, and broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer on low for 35 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for another 3 minutes until shrimp turns pink.