Cajun Shrimp Sauté
2
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy


Ingredients
Paprika
½ tsp(s)
Dried oregano
½ tsp(s)
Kosher salt
¼ tsp(s)
Cayenne pepper
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ tsp(s)
Uncooked shrimp
1½ pound(s)
Olive oil
4 tsp(s)
Onion
1 large
Minced garlic
1 tbsp(s)
Yellow bell pepper
2 large
Raw Cubanelle pepper
1 large
Fresh parsley
½ cup(s)
Lemon
½ medium
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 centre, 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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