Description
A quick and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Skillet featuring plump shrimp, sweet corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (about 454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (use low-sodium if preferred)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add corn kernels and cherry tomatoes; cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Push vegetables to the side and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook shrimp for 1.5-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir shrimp and vegetables together for 30 seconds. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For healthier options, use low-sodium chicken broth and adjust the salt in the Cajun seasoning. Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 200mg