Shrimp, Bacon and Okra ‘Creole-Cajun’ Zucchini Pasta

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Shrimp, Bacon and Okra ‘Creole-Cajun’ Zucchini Pastan a try. For $2.45 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 418 calories, 15g of protein, and 33g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up garlic clove, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. 258 people have tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. It is brought to you by Inspiralized. Overall, this recipe earns an excellent spoonacular score of 81%. Similar recipes are Shrimp and Okra Creole, Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Creole, and Bacon Shrimp Creole.

Servings: 2

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients:

4-5 bacon slices

3 tsp cajun seasoning

1 tsp chili powder

1 large garlic clove, minced

5 pieces of okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces

olive oil, for dabbling

3/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or less, if you don't like spice)

salt and pepper, to taste

8 shrimp

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 large tomato, diced

2 large zucchinis, Blade C

Equipment:

oven

baking pan

slotted spoon

paper towels

tongs

bowl

knife

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Place the ear of corn in a baking tray. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with the chili powder and salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes and then set aside.Place the diced tomatoes in a baking tray coated with cooking spray. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper and roast for 10 minutes, alongside the corn. When done, set aside.While the tomatoes and corn are roasting, place the bacon in a skillet (or skillets) and cook until your crispy preference, about 3 minutes per side.Once the bacon is done, transfer (using tongs or a slotted spoon) to a plate topped with a paper towel.In the same skillet with the bacon fat juices, add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add in the red pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds and then add in the onions and okra.Cook the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes or until okra is softened.Add in the tomatoes, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and then add in the shrimp.Cook until the shrimps are just about cooked and then add in the zucchini noodles. Cook the noodles, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.While the noodles are cooking, break up the bacon into pieces. Once the noodles are done, add in the bacon pieces.Plate the pasta into bowls and top with corn by shaving off the kernels with a knife. Enjoy!

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Place the ear of corn in a baking tray. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with the chili powder and salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes and then set aside.

3. Place the diced tomatoes in a baking tray coated with cooking spray. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper and roast for 10 minutes, alongside the corn. When done, set aside.While the tomatoes and corn are roasting, place the bacon in a skillet (or skillets) and cook until your crispy preference, about 3 minutes per side.Once the bacon is done, transfer (using tongs or a slotted spoon) to a plate topped with a paper towel.In the same skillet with the bacon fat juices, add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add in the red pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds and then add in the onions and okra.Cook the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes or until okra is softened.

4. Add in the tomatoes, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and then add in the shrimp.Cook until the shrimps are just about cooked and then add in the zucchini noodles. Cook the noodles, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.While the noodles are cooking, break up the bacon into pieces. Once the noodles are done, add in the bacon pieces.Plate the pasta into bowls and top with corn by shaving off the kernels with a knife. Enjoy!


Nutrition Information:

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445k Calories
16g Protein
33g Total Fat
23g Carbs
27% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
445k
22%

Fat
33g
52%

  Saturated Fat
8g
52%

Carbohydrates
23g
8%

  Sugar
13g
15%

Cholesterol
89mg
30%

Sodium
733mg
32%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
16g
33%

Vitamin C
76mg
93%

Vitamin A
3859IU
77%

Manganese
0.99mg
49%

Vitamin B6
0.93mg
47%

Potassium
1387mg
40%

Vitamin E
5mg
34%

Vitamin K
35µg
34%

Selenium
22µg
31%

Fiber
7g
30%

Phosphorus
293mg
29%

Folate
108µg
27%

Vitamin B2
0.44mg
26%

Magnesium
98mg
25%

Vitamin B1
0.35mg
24%

Vitamin B3
4mg
23%

Iron
3mg
19%

Copper
0.38mg
19%

Zinc
2mg
17%

Calcium
130mg
13%

Vitamin B5
1mg
12%

Vitamin B12
0.4µg
7%

Vitamin D
0.18µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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