Cajun Shrimp Quinoa Casserole
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined4 medium tomatoes, chopped1 Jalapeno Peppers1/2 Red Bell pepper1 medium Onion, diced3 clove Garlic, minced 1 tbsp Tomato Paste 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning 1.25 cup dry quinoa2.5 cup Vegetable Broth 1 cup, shredded Fontina Cheese
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Saute about a tablespoon each of chopped onion and bell pepper, about 3 minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
Place shrimp into small bowl and toss with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Set aside
Place tomatoes into small bowl and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Set aside
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in cast iron skillet, add shrimp in a single layer and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to pan and saute onion and peppers until translucent. Add remaining garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
Mix in cooked quinoa, tomatoes, tomato paste and remaining Cajun seasoning.
Top evenly with shrimp and cheese, and place in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, turn on broiler to high and broil until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNKV.
Place shrimp into small bowl and toss with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Set aside
Place tomatoes into small bowl and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Set aside
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in cast iron skillet, add shrimp in a single layer and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to pan and saute onion and peppers until translucent. Add remaining garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
Mix in cooked quinoa, tomatoes, tomato paste and remaining Cajun seasoning.
Top evenly with shrimp and cheese, and place in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, turn on broiler to high and broil until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNKV.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 412.1
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Cholesterol: 135.7 mg
- Sodium: 917.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 37.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 26.2 g
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