Description
Bold Cajun shrimp sautéed with fresh bell peppers, zucchini, and onion, served over creamy red skin mashed potatoes for a comforting, balanced dinner with a spicy Southern twist.
Ingredients
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
1½ lbs red skin potatoes, scrubbed and cut into chunks
¼ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
2 tbsp butter (or vegan butter)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: garlic powder or fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Place red skin potato chunks in a pot of salted water. Boil until fork-tender, about 15–18 minutes. Drain well.
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium. Sauté bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3. Push veggies aside. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring, until pink and curled. Squeeze lemon over and combine.
4. Return potatoes to pot. Add butter and milk. Mash until creamy but rustic. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (optional).
5. Plate mashed potatoes, top with shrimp and sautéed veggies. Garnish with chives or Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook fast and get rubbery.
Leave potato skins on for rustic texture and added nutrients.
Make your own Cajun spice to control salt and spice level.
Add chopped spinach or mushrooms for even more veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed + Boiled
- Cuisine: Southern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Cajun Shrimp, shrimp sauté, creamy mashed potatoes, spicy comfort food, Southern shrimp dinner