Description
A flavorful Southern classic featuring shrimp in a zesty Cajun-inspired sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For added heat, feel free to incorporate red pepper flakes or cayenne into the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg