CAJUN AND SHRIMP PASTA RECIPES

Name: Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning; 24 (1 pound) cleaned and peeled extra jumbo shrimp; 6 ounces fully cooked Turkey/Chicken Andouille sausage or kielbasa* (sliced); 1 medium zucchini (8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons); 1 medium yellow squash (8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons); 1 large red bell pepper (seeded and cut into thin 1-inch pieces); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil

AIR FRYER CAJUN SHRIMP DINNER (LOW-CARB) - SKINNYTASTE

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Dinner (Low-Carb) - Skinnytaste image

This fast and easy Cajun Shrimp recipe is a meal-in-one, made with shrimp, sausage, and lots of colorful vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash and bell peppers.

Provided by Gina

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
24 (1 pound) cleaned and peeled extra jumbo shrimp
6 ounces fully cooked Turkey/Chicken Andouille sausage or kielbasa* (sliced)
1 medium zucchini (8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons)
1 medium yellow squash (8 ounces, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half moons)
1 large red bell pepper (seeded and cut into thin 1-inch pieces)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning and shrimp, toss to coat.
Add the sausage, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and salt and toss with the oil.
Preheat the air fryer 400F.
In 2 batches (for smaller baskets), transfer the shrimp and vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook 8 minutes, shaking the basket 2 to 3 times.
Set aside, repeat with remaining shrimp and veggies.
Once both batches are cooked, return the first batch to the air fryer and cook 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, Calories 284 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 8 g, ProteinContent 31 g, FatContent 14 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, CholesterolContent 205 mg, SodiumContent 1500 mg, FiberContent 2 g, SugarContent 3 g

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA ON THE LIGHTER SIDE - SKINNYTASTE

Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side - Skinnytaste image

Cajun Chicken Pasta is lightened up, made with chicken strips, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms and scallions in a creamy light Cajun sauce.

Provided by Gina

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound chicken breast strips
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
8 oz fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 red onion (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 medium tomatoes (diced)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
3 tbsp light cream cheese
fresh cracked pepper
2 scallions (chopped)
salt to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

Prep all your vegetables.
In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside.
Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken.
Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes.
Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat.
Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, Calories 324 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 44 g, ProteinContent 26 g, FatContent 6 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.5 g, CholesterolContent 44 mg, SodiumContent 126 mg, FiberContent 6 g, SugarContent 3 g

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