Cajun Shrimp and Veggie Skillet Dinner
A flavorful and colorful Cajun shrimp and veggie skillet dinner that's quick to prepare and packed with delicious spices and fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- (1) medium onion, diced
- (1) bell pepper, diced
- (2) medium zucchinis, sliced
- (1 cup) corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (2 teaspoons) Cajun seasoning
- (1 teaspoon) smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- (1 tablespoon) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add 1 medium onion, diced, and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Stir in 1 diced bell pepper and 2 medium zucchinis, sliced, and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
- 4
Add 1 cup of corn kernels, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp to the other side. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are pink and opaque.
- 7
Once the shrimp are cooked, mix everything together in the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- 8
Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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