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Cajun Shrimp Skillet

Cajun Shrimp Skillet prepared dish

Cajun shrimp skillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a blend of spices for a delightful kick. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over rice or pasta. Enjoy the bold flavors of cajun cuisine in just one pan!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include cajun seasoning, olive oil, black pepper, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 500 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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