Spicy Corn and Sausage Skillet

Ingredients

• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Sausage (Italian or breakfast) (1 pound, sliced or crumbled)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Bell pepper (1 medium, diced (red or green))
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Corn kernels (2 cups (fresh, frozen, or canned))
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste))

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. If using crumbled sausage, ensure it’s broken into small pieces.
3. Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Mix in the corn kernels, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir everything well to combine.
6. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the corn to heat through and the flavors to meld.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with fresh parsley before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy this vibrant dish as a main course or a hearty side.