Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Freezer Meal Recipe

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage is a traditional Cajun recipe, bringing land and sea together with vibrant Cajun seasoning and a whole lot of ease. Served over rice or quinoa, it's the perfect culinary adventure for any night of the week.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients

1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined (Leave in package)
1 lb Andouille sausage
1 1/2 cups Diced bell pepper
1 1/2 cups Diced onion
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
1 1/2 -2 tbsp Cajun seasoning Depending on desired heat level

For Serving

2 cups Basmati rice

Instructions

Prep/freezer directions

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Add all ingredients, except the shrimp, to the labeled freezer bag. Place shrimp in the freezer in its own packaging.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, then shake to evenly coat and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker cooking directions

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump the contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
During the last 1 hour of cooking time, add shrimp and stir.
Stir and serve over rice.

Instant Pot Directions:

Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add ½ cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 5 minutes, then quick release.
After releasing the pressure quickly, add the shrimp to the pot, stir, and then use the "Sauté" function for about 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
Stir and serve over rice.

Dietary Adjustments

Make This Gluten Free:

Recipe is naturally gluten free

Make This Dairy Free:

Recipe is naturally dairy free

Keyword Cajun Shrimp and Sausage, easy freezer meals for new moms, freezer meals, Slow cooker Shrimp recipes