This easy Slow Cooker Sausage and Shrimp Cajun Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With smoked sausage, shrimp, and veggies simmered in a delicious, slightly spicy broth, it’s simple to make and easily adaptable with common ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy a comforting, one-pot meal with minimal effort!

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Recipe Ingredients

• ¾ lb (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp (16 g) flour
• 1 (10 oz [283 g]) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, with liquid
• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• 2 cups (224 g) frozen sliced okra, thawed
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ lb (227 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

How To Make Slow Cooker Sausage And Shrimp Cajun Stew

1. Prepare the slow cooker: Place the sausage, onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper in your 6-quart (6 L) slow cooker. Sprinkle in the flour and toss to coat.
2. Add the liquids and seasoning: Add the tomatoes (with liquid), water, okra, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Cook the stew: Cover and cook for 3½ hours on high or 7 hours on low.
4. Add shrimp: If cooking on low, turn your slow cooker to high, add the shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Recipe Tips

• Use thawed okra: Make sure to thaw the frozen okra before adding it to the stew. This helps it cook evenly and blend better with the other ingredients.
• Adjust the spice level: If you prefer a milder stew, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or skip it altogether.
• Sauté the sausage and vegetables: For extra flavor, quickly sauté the sausage, onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Check shrimp doneness: Add the shrimp towards the end of the cooking time. Overcooking the shrimp can make them tough, so keep an eye on them!
• Don’t skip the flour: The flour helps to thicken the stew and gives it a nice, smooth texture. Be sure to sprinkle it over the sausage and veggies before cooking.  

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