Description
Discover the delightful Summer Sausage Skillet with Andouille Sausage, a quick and flavorful dish that brings together vibrant summer vegetables and savory sausage in one pan. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also showcases the creamy Basil Cilantro Crema that adds a refreshing twist to each bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this skillet meal is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it on its own or over rice for a satisfying meal that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 13.5 oz Andouille sausage, sliced about 1/2 in thick
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 orange pepper, chopped
- 2 small to medium zucchini, sliced and quartered
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 ears of corn
- Additional sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- For topping: 1/8 cup of basil and cilantro each
- Optional: Poblano or Jalapeno pepper for those who like a little more heat or spice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup basil, packed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, packed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- Juice from half a lime (About 1/2 – 1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the Basil Cilantro Crema by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, basil, cilantro, garlic salt, white pepper, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sliced Andouille sausage for 3 minutes on each side until browned; remove from skillet.
- Grill corn until charred (about 4 minutes per side) and cut kernels off cobs.
- In the same skillet, sauté red onion for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add chopped peppers and cook until charred.
- Stir in zucchini with seasonings; cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Combine corn kernels and sausage back into the skillet; sauté briefly to heat through.
- Let cool slightly, then top with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg