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Cajun Asparagus and Sausage Skillet

April 30, 2018 by Hayley 64 Comments

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Healthy eating does not mean that you have to skip out on flavor and this Cajun Asparagus and Sausage Skillet delivers the flavor. Loaded with tons of veggies and tasty spice, this sausage skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal that you can make in about 40 minutes. Your family won’t even realize they are eating a healthy recipe when you serve them this Cajun flavor explosion.

Back when my husband and I were dating we went to to New Orleans for a long weekend. We had an amazing time seeing the sites, visiting voodoo shops, and touring the cemeteries. But our absolute favorite thing to do there was eat. I think we might have had four or five meals a day just so we could try as many restaurants as possible. If you are interested in going there my friend Lauren has some great city guides on where to go and what to do you can check out here.

sausage and asparagus in cast iron skillet with wooden spoon

We are always looking for ways to bring a little bit of that flavor home to Missouri and this skillet does just that. I know that we don’t include any seafood in this asparagus sausage skillet, but we live in Missouri. So fresh, flavorful seafood isn’t exactly available on every street corner. We make due with what we have and dream of the day we get to go back to the Gulf coast.

The idea for this recipe actually came from my sister (thanks Aub!). She’s a busy mom of the worlds cutest toddler and fully understands just how hard it is cook with kids around on a time limit. You wouldn’t think that a four year old would be that busy but between swim practice and dance and preschool events there is hardly any time for long, tedious recipes. This is a quick go to meal that the kid will eat and the adults will actually enjoy.

peppers, onion, carrots, onions, and asparagus on a cutting board

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Be sure to blanch the asparagus. I know it probably seems like just an extra step and extra pot dirtied. But if you don’t blanch it first it takes it quite a while to cook in the skillet and by then it’s gotten soggy and everything else has gotten soggy and it’s not really the same.
  • Don’t poke the potatoes. It’s very difficult to stop yourself from constantly stirring and poking the pan. But try and restrain yourself. Stirring the potatoes constantly will only make them take longer to cook and degrade their shape.
  • If Cajun seasoning is too spicy for you or your little ones feel free to cut back on the amount. If you don’t have/don’t like Cajun seasoning this skillet is also delicious with Italian seasoning. Feel free to adjust to your and your families personal tastes.
  • While it isn’t essential, I’m obsessed with cooking in my cast iron skillet. It really helps you get a great sear on everything. Not just meat! I’ve included a link to the one I use below. But you can sometimes find vintage ones in flea markets!
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sausage and asparagus in cast iron skillet with wooden spoon

Spicy Cajun Asparagus and Sausage Skillet

This Spicy Cajun Asparagus and Sausage Skillet is the quick and easy dinner your family needs! Packed with seasonal veggies and even more flavor this meal is healthy, fresh and perfect for a busy weeknight meal. 

Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword asparagus skillet, cajun asparagus, cajun sausage skillet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 467 kcal
Author Hayley

Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch Asparagus Chopped into 2" pieces
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 4 Red Potatoes Cubed
  • 2 Carrots Sliced into 1/4" pieces
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 Package/14 oz Smoked Sausage Sliced into 1/2" pieces
  • 2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by dicing and chopping all vegetables and the sausage. Bring the 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pan.

  2. Add chopped asparagus to boiling water and set timer for 5 minutes. While asparagus is boiling, add oil to a skillet over medium heat and add potatoes and add potatoes and carrots in a single layer.

  3. Once asparagus has boiled for 5 minutes and turned bright green drain pot and set aside. Allow potatoes and carrots to cook for 15 minutes or until they begin to soften. 

  4. Push potatoes and carrots to the edges of the skillet and add onions, peppers, and sausage to skillet. Add seasoning to skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until onions have softened and sausage has browned. 

  5. Add asparagus to skillet to and throughly mix all ingredients so they have all been evenly coated in the seasoning. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Amount of seasoning can be adjusted to taste if too spicy.

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  1. Lauren

    April 30, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing! As per usual, I can’t wait to make it! And thank you for linking to my city guide! I promise your readers will not be disappointed!

    Reply
  2. Kendra B

    April 30, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely amazing. Although, I’d probably skimp on the onions, I could totally make this at home! I love only using one pan! Thanks for another amazing recipe! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 30, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      My husband hates onions too! I just make him pick them out because I think they’re the best!! You could totally skip them or just replace with a dash of onion powder instead.

      Reply
      • Kendra B

        April 30, 2018 at 3:08 pm

        Onion powder I can definitely work with. haha

        Reply
  3. ThrifDeeDubai

    April 30, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    5 stars
    Wow !! I love anything with Cajun, I put it on most stuff… literally even my spaghetti gets the Cajun treatment lol! I’m a big asparagus fan too, & im all for getting thosr veggies in there with the kids meals! gotta give this a try this week, watch this space!!

    Reply
  4. Becca

    May 2, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious!!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      May 2, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks Becca! It really is sooo good!

      Reply
  5. Shiree | Confessions of Parenting

    May 2, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    I love cajun! Yum. This looks like the perfect dinner recipe with tons of flavor!

    Thanks for joining #WanderingWednesday! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Hayley

      May 2, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      So excited to be apart of it Shiree! I will definitely be back next week.

      Reply
    • Nikki

      October 28, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this! But then again, I love skillets and all things Cajun flavored. Lol Making it for the second time tonight! šŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Hayley

        January 6, 2020 at 9:56 am

        I’m so glad that you love it Nikki! It sounds like we have the same taste!

        Reply
  6. Amanda

    May 17, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    I’d like to make this recipe tonight, it looks delicious; However, the actual recipe and steps are nowhere on this page. I first found this recipe on Pinterest and clicked for details using my phone and when the recipe and steps werent listed on your site, I figured that perhaps it wasnt mobile compatible. I tried using my phones internet, same issue. I am now on my laptop and am having the same issue. The pictures, tips, and “story” all show up fine, as well as the comments, but the recipe and steps are nowhere to be found. Not sure if you are having issues with your website or it’s a fluke, but I thought I’d let you know either way. I still would love to make this tonight as I have all of the ingredients, so if there is a way for you to comment back or email me with the recipe and steps I would greatly appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      May 17, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Amanda! Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. I just updated the plug-in and I think that was the issue. It should all be showing correctly now. I hope you love it! Be sure to comment on the pin with a picture and what you think.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 17, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you so much for your prompt reply/fix! I see it now and can’t wait to make it tonight!

        Reply
  7. Gina

    September 30, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Looks delicious! Trying this week and serving over white rice ????

    Reply
  8. Hayley

    October 8, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Lisa! It is one bell pepper. I used green but any color will work! I will get that updated in the ingredients. Let me know how it goes!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      October 8, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Thank you for getting back with me. I believe I’m going to experiment with a poblano pepper as my family isn’t fond of bells. I’ll let you know how it goes.

      Reply
      • Hayley

        October 9, 2018 at 11:55 am

        I bet poblanos will be delicious in this!

        Reply
        • Lisa

          October 9, 2018 at 8:16 pm

          This was a big hit with my husband. The poblanos were delicious. I would recommend them if someone is looking for a bell pepper alternative.

          Reply
  9. Angela

    January 17, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Thoughts …..,,,Can you double this a freeze one?

    Reply
    • Hayley

      January 18, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Hi Angela! I haven’t frozen it before but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Just make sure that it is airtight and completely cool before you put it in the freezer. Let me know how it goes if you try!

      Reply
  10. Emily

    January 17, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    Just FYI, you don’t have the bell pepper listed in the ingredients. I went to make the recipe and had no green pepper šŸ™

    Reply
    • Hayley

      January 18, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      Oh no! I’m so sorry about that Emily. Bell pepper has been added to the ingredients list. I hope you love it!

      Reply
  11. Beth

    February 2, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Hi there!

    Just wondering what oil you use and how much?

    Reply
    • Hayley

      February 2, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      Hi Beth! I typically use avocado oil, but any oil with a high smoke point will work just fine for this. I use about 1 tablespoon of oil but you can add more if the pan gets too dry.

      Reply
  12. Misty

    February 4, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved this! I did 3 Russet potatoes and 1 large seeet potato and then added fresh baby spinach in at the end!

    Reply
  13. Katje

    February 11, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    4 stars
    Really enjoyed this! Will not add any salt next time, as the sausage and Cajun seasoning were salty enough on their own. Served it with beer bread… not paleo AT ALL but tasted amazing together!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 12, 2019 at 10:14 am

      Glad you liked it! And sometimes we definitely have to make exceptions for beer bread. It’s my favorite!

      Reply
  14. Krista Mead

    February 13, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars


    Do you possibly have other nutrition facts besides just calories and how much one serving is?

    Reply
    • Hayley

      February 13, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Krista, unfortunately I do not. But you should be able to plug the link to the recipe in at http://www.MyFitnessPal.com to get a break down of the nutrition!

      Reply
  15. Alondra

    February 20, 2019 at 5:25 am

    Hi I was curious if you have a certain Cajun seasoning you prefer? Or any will do? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 12, 2019 at 10:16 am

      Hi Alondra! Sorry I’m just now getting back to you! I love Penzey’s cajun seasoning, but Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning is great also and available in most grocery stores!

      Reply
  16. Melinda

    March 13, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    I enjoyed making this recipe vegetarian friendly. I subbed in Field Roast Italian Sausage and it was perfect!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 18, 2019 at 8:33 am

      That’s a great idea Melinda! I’m so glad you were able to adapt it to your needs!

      Reply
  17. Kelsey

    March 29, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    Great! We loved it! Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      March 29, 2019 at 7:57 pm

      I’m glad you loved it Kelsey!

      Reply
  18. Danielle

    April 1, 2019 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe! I’m sharing it on my Weekly Meal Plan on my blog next week! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 2, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      So glad you loved it! Thank you for sharing Danielle!

      Reply
  19. Mindy

    April 16, 2019 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Tasted great! Good combination of veggies. I used Gilbert’s Andouille and homemade Cajun seasoning.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 16, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Mindy! I bet this was great with Andouille sausage!

      Reply
  20. Victoria Z

    April 19, 2019 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    Love this receipe – I plan on trying it out once I buy the skillet you recommended on Amazon! What size do you use?

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 19, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that Victoria! I like to use a 12″ skillet for this recipe. I’ve done it in a 10″ but things get a little crowded and don’t crisp up as much as I like. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  21. Sherry

    June 20, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    Hi, do the directions say add potatoes, and add potatoes and carrots. I’m going to assume it’s a mistake and it is supposed to be the sausage, because it never tells you where to add the sausage.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      July 12, 2019 at 9:47 am

      Hi Sherry! Yep, that is an error. The sausage is added to the skillet in the 4th step with the onions and peppers. I update the recipe to make the directions more clear. Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Lisa G.

    July 11, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    This is SO good! It has become a regular in our home and we always double it so we can enjoy the leftovers!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      July 12, 2019 at 9:51 am

      This makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad that your family loves it Lisa!

      Reply
  23. Allie

    July 15, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE this recipe!! I’ve made it several times now and it’s a favorite in my house. We use turkey sausage and sub green beans for the asparagus. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      July 18, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      I love the substitutions Allie! Glad that you guys love it!

      Reply
  24. Clare

    July 30, 2019 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    This was really good. Next time I would cook the sausage in a separate skillet so it gets a chance to brown. I used my largest skillet, but this recipe makes a lot, and the skillet was full. The sausage cooked through it just wasn’t able to brown.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      July 30, 2019 at 11:58 am

      Thanks for the feedback Clare! That’s a good suggestion. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  25. Katrina

    July 31, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! I make it about once a week šŸ˜‚. I have to divide everything in half and use two pans because I don’t have a big enough skillet for all of it. It takes up my whole stove, but SO worth it!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      August 1, 2019 at 8:50 am

      It is A LOT of veggies haha! But I’m so glad that you love it Katrina. That makes my day so great!

      Reply
  26. Allison

    August 4, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Funny thing is my husband hates bell peppers, so I didn’t tell him I used one! We all sat down and he stated this is one of the best meals and I said, I’m so glad you like it because I put bell peppers in it!! Hahaha he said he couldn’t even taste them! I didn’t change a thing with this recipe an it was not spicy at all! My very picky 7yo loved it too!! Wonder where he gets that from! 🤣 thanks again for sharing!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      August 5, 2019 at 8:19 am

      Allison, it absolutely makes my day to here that! I’m so glad that your whole family loved it!

      Reply
  27. Emily

    September 4, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I, like another review stated, will use a separate pan for the sausage next time. It was so easy. I used Mrs. Dash southwest chipotle seasoning. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      September 5, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Thank you Emily! I will update the recipe to add a note that you might need to use a separate pan. I forget that not everyone has monster skillets!

      Reply
  28. Brittany

    November 3, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    What kind and where do you find whole 30 compliant smoked sausage? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hayley

      January 6, 2020 at 9:55 am

      Hi Brittany! If you haven’t found some already Aidell’s Chicken and Apple Sausage is compliant and available at Walmart and most other retailers! That’s usually my go to. Pederson’s Farms also has multiple compliant flavors though it is not as widely available in stores.

      Reply
  29. Bree

    November 3, 2019 at 9:26 pm

    3 stars
    The recipe tastes super good. I do have a couple of criticisms though, some of which are just likely my personal preference.

    I would add a tiny bit of salt and pepper as well as garlic powder to the potato and carrot mixture to make sure they are well seasoned ahead of time. I also was a little frustrated in that the recipe doesn’t state what size of red potatoes to use, so I ended up buying potatoes that were much larger than I needed and only used half of them. I also ended up adding a few cloves of garlic too.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      January 6, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Hi Bree! Thank you for the feed back. I am planning on going back through and updating this recipe soon. I will get a measurement of the amount of potatoes by weight to make it more clear how many are needed. I am glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  30. Jenny

    February 10, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    This looks fantastic! You give great thorough instructions that help so much to ensure all the veggies are at their best. It is so hard for me to leave the potatoes alone. Also. the tip to blanch the asparagus is super helpful. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 29, 2020 at 11:20 am

      Thank you so much for your kind comment Jenny! It really makes my day!

      Reply
  31. Linda

    March 30, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    3 stars
    Recipe was tasty but we felt something was needed. Perhaps a sauce? Good use of asparagus without the usual broiling.

    Reply
    • Hayley

      April 29, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Linda I think a sauce would go terrific with this recipe. Possibly my chipotle mayo sauce would be a good addition?

      Reply

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