Thursday, July 23, 2020

Cajun Shrimp Saute

This is a tasty and healthy dish that everyone liked.  It's from a recipe card that I got when I was doing weight watchers.

Cajun Shrimp Saute

1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 lbs. large peeled shrimp, deveined
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp minced garlic
3 yellow and/or orange bell peppers
1/2 C. chopped parsley
1/2 medium lemon, quartered

In a small bowl, mix paprika, oregano, salt, cayenne and black pepper.  In a large bowl, toss shrimp with half of spice mixture and set aside.
Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 Tbsp oil and swirl to coat pan.  When hot, add onion; cook, stirring, until golden and caramelized.
Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, 1 minute.  Add peppers; sprinkle with remaining spice mixture and cook until crisp-tender and lightly golden, 4 to 5 minutes.  Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover and set aside.
Set same skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tbsp oil and swirl to coat pan.  Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2 minutes, flip, and cook until shrimp are just opaque.  Add pepper mixture back to pan and cook until shrimp are cooked through.  Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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