Cajun Shrimp with Vegetables (Printable Version)
Tender Cajun shrimp and sautéed peppers blend vibrant flavors with fresh lime and cilantro in this quick dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Marinade
01 -
60 ml olive oil
02 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
03 -
15 ml lime juice (from ½ lime)
04 -
1 tablespoon Cajun spice
05 -
½ teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables
06 -
2 bell peppers, sliced 8 mm thick
07 -
½ medium onion, sliced 8 mm thick
→ Shrimp
08 -
450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ To Serve
09 -
8 small flour tortillas
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15 g cilantro, chopped
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2–3 teaspoons lime juice (from ½ lime)
12 -
Jalapeño ranch dressing, to taste
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 lime, cut into wedges
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, Cajun spice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
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Slice bell peppers and onion into uniform 8 mm strips. Toss with half of the marinade mixture.
03 -
Pat shrimp dry and coat with the remaining marinade.
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Sauté shrimp over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove from pan and keep warm.
05 -
Sauté marinated peppers and onions for approximately 10 minutes until tender.
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Return shrimp to the pan with vegetables, add chopped cilantro and lime juice. Serve alongside tortillas, avocado slices, jalapeño ranch dressing, and lime wedges.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Patting shrimp dry before marinating ensures better adherence of flavors.