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Cajun Shrimp

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
  • 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Season with salt and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and corn and stir for 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
  • Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. You may need to cook shrimp in a few batches. Cook until no longer pink, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Add vegetables back to pan with the shrimp, add lemon juice and toss to coat. Salt and pepper, as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.