Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp combined with robust Cajun spices and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for another minute.
- Gently add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink and curl, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make ahead by prepping vegetables and shrimp in advance. Consider cooking in an air fryer or broiling for different textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cajun shrimp, quick dinner, seafood recipe, easy shrimp, spicy shrimp