Cajun shrimp sauté
2
Points®
Total time: 28 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 13 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Paprika
½ tsp
Dried oregano
½ tsp
Kosher salt
¼ tsp
Cayenne pepper
¼ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Uncooked shrimp
1½ pound(s), large, peeled, deveined, rinsed, patted dry
Olive oil
4 tsp
Onion
1 large, coarsely chopped
Jarred minced garlic
1 Tbsp
Yellow bell pepper
2 large, coarsely chopped
Cubanelle pepper
1 large, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Fresh parsley
½ cup(s), roughly chopped
Lemon
½ item(s), large, cut into 4 wedges
Instructions
1
Stir paprika, oregano, salt, cayenne, and black pepper together in small bowl. Place shrimp in large bowl; toss with half of spice mixture and set aside.
2
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat pan. When oil is hot, add onion; cook, stirring frequently, just until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bell peppers and Cubanelle pepper; sprinkle with remaining spice mixture and cook until crisp-tender and lightly golden, 4−5 minutes. Transfer mixture to bowl; cover and set aside.
3
Set same skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil and swirl to coat pan. Add shrimp in single layer; cook 2 minutes, then turn shrimp. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are just opaque in center, 2 minutes more; add pepper mixture and toss to heat through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
4
Serving size: 1½ cups
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