Cajun Shrimp And Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp And Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1/2 C chopped sweet onion; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 21/2 tsp cajun seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; 21/2 C cooked quinoa; 1 C shredded fontina cheese; Fresh cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 C chopped sweet onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp olive oil
21/2 tsp cajun seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
21/2 C cooked quinoa
1 C shredded fontina cheese
Fresh cilantro for garnish

1
Toss the shrimp and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning together, set aside.
2
Toss the tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, set aside.
3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet (or any oven-safe skillet.) Cook the shrimp until opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan along with the onion, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until the onion and jalapeno are tender, stirring often. Mix in the quinoa, tomato paste, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and tomato chunks. Top with the shrimp and then sprinkle with the fontina cheese.
5
Place in the oven and bake at 350 for 15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, turn on the broiler to high and broil until the cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.
6
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 4 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks, 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, 1/2 C chopped sweet onion, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp And Quinoa Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp And Quinoa Casserole

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