Cajun Andouille Sausage Platter
Smoky andouille sausage sliced and seared until caramelized, served with sautéed peppers, onions, and a quick spiced pan sauce. A bold, flavorful Cajun-inspired dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb andouille sausage
- 1 large bell pepper, red or yellow
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1.5 teaspoon cajun seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce (Louisiana-style)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
Slice andouille sausage diagonally into 0.5-inch-thick pieces.
- 2
Dice bell pepper into 1-inch chunks.
- 3
Dice onion into 1-inch pieces.
- 4
Mince garlic and set aside.
- 5
Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add sausage slices and cook without stirring for 3 minutes.
- 7
Flip sausage pieces and cook another 2 minutes until edges caramelize.
- 8
Transfer sausage to a clean plate.
- 9
Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet.
- 10
Cook vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
- 11
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 12
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from pan bottom.
- 13
Stir in cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and thyme sprigs.
- 14
Return sausage to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 15
Remove thyme sprigs and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
- plate
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