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.


Nutrition Information:

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484k Calories
32g Protein
24g Total Fat
33g Carbs
28% Health Score
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Calories
484k
24%

Fat
24g
38%

  Saturated Fat
8g
52%

Carbohydrates
33g
11%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
252mg
84%

Sodium
1167mg
51%

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Protein
32g
65%

Selenium
49µg
70%

Manganese
1mg
65%

Phosphorus
501mg
50%

Vitamin A
2145IU
43%

Calcium
348mg
35%

Vitamin C
26mg
33%

Magnesium
127mg
32%

Vitamin E
4mg
31%

Zinc
4mg
30%

Copper
0.57mg
28%

Iron
4mg
25%

Fiber
5g
23%

Folate
83µg
21%

Potassium
692mg
20%

Vitamin B12
1µg
20%

Vitamin B6
0.38mg
19%

Vitamin K
19µg
19%

Vitamin B2
0.26mg
15%

Vitamin B1
0.2mg
13%

Vitamin B3
2mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.45mg
5%

Vitamin D
0.2µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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