Description
This Summer Sausage Skillet with Andouille Sausage is a flavorful and hearty one-pan dish that combines the smokiness of sausages with a colorful array of vegetables and spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Summer Sausage:
8 ounces summer sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds,
Andouille Sausage:
8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds,
Other Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, sliced, 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced, 1 small red onion, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned), 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), salt and black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sausages: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the summer sausage and andouille sausage slices and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and red onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the cherry tomatoes and corn, cooking for 2–3 minutes until warmed through. Season with smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Return the sausages to the skillet and toss everything together, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and well coated in seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This skillet pairs well with rice, quinoa, or pasta for a complete meal.
- For a lighter option, consider using chicken or turkey sausage instead of the traditional sausages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Cajun Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
