This Cajun Stir Fry is packed with juicy shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, and colorful vegetables all cooked together on the Blackstone griddle. It’s a quick and flavorful dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
This Cajun Stir Fry is one of those easy dinners that feels full of flavor without requiring a lot of prep. Everything cooks quickly on the Blackstone, and serving it over rice is a simple way to stretch the meal for the whole family.
- Quick weeknight dinner – The shrimp, sausage, and vegetables cook fast, making this great for busy nights.
- Big Cajun flavor – Cajun seasoning, garlic, sausage, and butter give this stir fry a bold, savory taste.
- Easy cleanup – Everything cooks on the Blackstone griddle, so there are fewer dishes.
- Budget-friendly meal – Sausage and vegetables help stretch the shrimp into a filling dinner.
- Easy to customize – Swap the vegetables, adjust the seasoning, or serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or fried rice.
Ingredients
- Shrimp – Medium or large shrimp work best. Use peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time.
- Andouille Sausage – Adds smoky flavor and stretches the protein to make the meal more budget friendly.
- Zucchini and Squash – Great vegetables for the griddle because they cook quickly and absorb flavor well.
- Frozen Corn – An easy shortcut that adds sweetness and texture.
- Cajun Seasoning – Spice blends vary, so adjust to your preferred heat level.
- Optional: cooked rice for serving.Blackstone Fried Rice is delicious with this.
Budget Tips – When shrimp is on sale, buy extra and freeze it. Pairing shrimp with sausage and vegetables helps keep this meal affordable while still feeling hearty.
How to Make Cajun Stir Fry
Step 1 – Heat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high until fully hot. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the griddle.
Step 2 – Place 1 lb shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 3 – Add a little more olive oil if needed along with 1 tablespoon butter.
Step 4 – Add the sliced sausage, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion, and 1 cup frozen corn.
Step 5 – Season with the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Saute for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
Step 6 – Stir in 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Return the shrimp to the griddle and toss everything together. Taste and add more Cajun seasoning if desired.
Step 7 – Serve hot over rice or enjoy as-is.
Tips for Success
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
- Remove them as soon as they turn pink to keep them tender.
- Preheat the Blackstone completely before cooking for the best sear on the vegetables and sausage.
- Cook the shrimp first and add them back at the end to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Drain excess moisture from frozen corn before adding it to the griddle.
- Taste before serving and adjust the Cajun seasoning as needed since spice blends vary.
- We have found that adding butter with the vegetables creates the best flavor and helps everything brown nicely.
Variations & Substitutions
- Substitute chicken breast or chicken thighs for the shrimp.
- Use smoked sausage if andouille sausage is unavailable.
- Add mushrooms, broccoli, okra, green onion, or asparagus for more vegetables.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce if you prefer more heat.
Storage & Freezer Instructions
- Refrigerate – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat – Warm leftovers in a skillet over medium heat or microwave until heated through.
- Freeze – The sausage and vegetable mixture freezes well for up to 2 months. Shrimp can become softer after freezing and reheating, so this recipe is best enjoyed fresh.
- Leftover Idea – Use leftovers to make rice bowls, wraps, or quesadillas for an easy lunch the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
This stir fry is a quick meal made with protein, vegetables, and Cajun seasoning cooked together on a griddle or skillet for a flavorful one-pan dinner.
Yes. If you do not have a Blackstone griddle, use a large skillet over medium-high heat and follow the same cooking process.
Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, onions, corn, broccoli, mushrooms, and asparagus all work well.
The spice level depends on the Cajun seasoning you use. Start with the recommended amount and add more to taste.
More Easy Stir Fry Recipes
This dish is the perfect combination of bold flavor, simple ingredients, and easy cleanup. Whether you serve it over rice for a hearty family dinner or enjoy it on its own for a lighter meal, it’s a recipe that’s easy to add to your regular meal rotation.
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Cajun Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus more to taste, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 12 ounces Andouille Sausage sliced into ½ inch thick slices
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 squash sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 tsp minced garlic jarred
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- Optional: cooked rice for serving. Blackstone Fried Rice is delicious with this.
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Instructions
- Heat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high until fully hot.
- Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the griddle.
- Place 1 lb shrimp in a single layer and season with 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add a little more oil if needed along with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add the sliced sausage, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion, and 1 cup frozen corn.
- Season with the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the griddle and toss everything together. Taste and add more Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or enjoy as-is.
