Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole
Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4 and costs $3.27 per serving. Watching your figure? This gluten free and pescatarian recipe has 484 calories, 33g of protein, and 25g of fat per serving. This recipe from This Gal Cooks requires cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, shrimp, and fresh cilantro. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 1463 would say it hit the spot. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 94%, which is great. Similar recipes include Michael’s Cajun Shrimp with Quinoa, Cajun Shrimp Casserole, and Shrimp-cajun Sausage Casserole.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2½ tsp cajun seasoning
2½ C cooked quinoa
1 C shredded fontina cheese
Fresh cilantro for garnish
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
¾ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ C chopped sweet onion
1 tbsp tomato paste
4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
Equipment:
frying pan
broiler
oven
Cooking instruction summary:
Toss the shrimp and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning together, set aside.Toss the tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, set aside.Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet. Cook the shrimp until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan along with the onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until the onion and jalapeno are tender, stirring often. Mix in the quinoa, tomato paste, ½ tsp Cajun seasoning and tomato chunks. Top with the shrimp and then sprinkle with the fontina cheese.Place in the oven and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, turn on the broiler to high and broil until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Step by step:
1. Toss the shrimp and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning together, set aside.Toss the tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, set aside.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet. Cook the shrimp until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
3. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan along with the onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until the onion and jalapeno are tender, stirring often.
5. Mix in the quinoa, tomato paste, ½ tsp Cajun seasoning and tomato chunks. Top with the shrimp and then sprinkle with the fontina cheese.
6. Place in the oven and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, turn on the broiler to high and broil until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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