Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring Cajun-spiced shrimp served with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted broccolini. This recipe is a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cajun Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Broccolini:
- 1 bunch broccolini (trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for broccolini)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and roast the broccolini: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss broccolini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15–18 minutes.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Cajun shrimp: Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Cook in a skillet until opaque and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Plate mashed potatoes, top with Cajun shrimp, and serve with roasted broccolini and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- You can substitute broccoli or asparagus for the broccolini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
