Zucchini Cajun Shrimp Skillet
A flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp, fresh zucchini, and homemade Cajun seasoning for a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp if not done already. Slice your zucchinis into half-moons and mince your garlic.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about a minute.
- Sauté the zucchini: Toss the sliced zucchini into the hot skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Season the shrimp: While the zucchini is cooking, season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Push the zucchini to the side and add the seasoned shrimp, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Combine and finish: Once the shrimp are cooked, combine everything in the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Notes
Feel free to add more veggies, cheese, or spicy elements to customize the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, zucchini, Cajun, skillet, quick meal, seafood