Shrimp never really seems to be in the budget, but I realllly wanted it this week. I was happy I splurged. 🙂

Cajun Shrimp

• In large oven-safe skillet, saute…
  • One white onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
• Once vegetables are soft, add…
  • 1 pound of shrimp, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or more!)
  • 2 T. garlic
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • Simmer until shrimp are pink.
•  In separate bowl, prepare corn bread:

Cornbread

• Sift together…
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 T. sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 t. salt
• In separate bowl, mix…
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 T. canola oil
• Combine wet and dry ingredients. Dollop onto shrimp. Place skillet into 400* oven for 15ish minutes.

I attempted 8 corn dumplings, but next time, I will just spread the cornbread over the whole kit and caboodle like a crust. I think you could easily amp up the spice with red pepper flakes or more Cajun seasonings!