Description
Cajun Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Corn is a bold one skillet recipe made with tender shrimp, sweet corn, colorful peppers, and warm Cajun spices. This dish is quick to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep while still feeling fresh and satisfying.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil divided
Yellow onion chopped
Fresh garlic cloves minced
Bell peppers chopped any color
Corn kernels thawed or drained
Large shrimp peeled and deveined
Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion and bell peppers until softened and fragrant
Stir in garlic and corn and cook briefly until aromatic then transfer vegetables to a bowl
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and place shrimp in a single layer
Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning salt and black pepper and cook until pink and opaque
Return vegetables to the skillet and drizzle with fresh lemon juice
Gently toss everything together until warmed through
Remove from heat and finish with chopped parsley before serving
Notes
Use fresh shrimp when possible for the best texture and flavor
If using frozen shrimp thaw completely and pat dry before cooking
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on heat preference since blends vary
Avoid overcooking shrimp as they become firm quickly
Finish with lemon juice at the end to keep the flavor bright
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American