Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
I often reach for this Cajun shrimp recipe when I want a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner. Since shrimp cook quicky and there is very little vegetable prep, the whole meal comes together in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- A pinch of chili flakes
- 2 medium green bell peppers, diced small
- 2 small shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and toss with the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and chili flakes. Set aside to marinate while you prep the veggies.1 ½ lb shrimp, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, A pinch of chili flakes
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sear for 2 minutes. Add the peppers and shallots to the pan then cook for 2 more minutes.2 medium green bell peppers, 2 small shallots
- Lower the heat to medium and push the shrimp and veggies to the side of the pan. Add the tomato paste and let it caramelize for 2-3 minutes, or until it darkens and smells sweet.2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Add the stock to the pan and stir everything together, scraping the bottom to remove any stuck-on flavorful bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.½ cup chicken or vegetable stock, Sea salt and pepper
Notes
Serving: If you'd like to serve this with rice, put on a pot before you start making the shrimp. This recipe also goes well with cauliflower rice.
Shrimp: While you can make this with any size of shrimp you like, I prefer medium-sized (30/40 count) shrimp.
Cajun seasoning: If the Cajun seasoning you have in your pantry is really spicy, you may want to reduce the amount.
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 214kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 274mg, Sodium: 680mg, Potassium: 756mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2137IU, Vitamin C: 51mg, Calcium: 131mg, Iron: 2mg