Cajun Skillet Shrimp

The deliciousness of this shrimp recipe relies on Cajun seasoning, which adds big, bold garlicky, peppery flavor. (You can make your own if you don’t have a jar already!). As far as veggies go, we went with bell peppers, onions, and corn, but any stir-fry vegetable would work here.

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 bell peppers, any color chopped
• 2/3 c. canned fire-roasted corn
• 1 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (make your own here)
• 2 tsp. diced jalapeno (optional)
• 1 tsp. paprika
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic and corn and cook for 1 minute more. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan.
4. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Cook until pink, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
5. Add vegetables, jalapeno and lemon juice and toss until combined.
6. Garnish with parsley before serving.  Serve over rice, pasta, cauliflower rice or mixed greens.