Cajun Shrimp Cornbread Bites with Roasted Red Peppe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Cornbread Bites with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Cornmeal; 1 cup Flour; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1 whole Egg, Beaten; 1 cup Milk; ⅓ cups Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1 pound Medium Raw Shrimp, Peeled And Deviened; 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; 2 whole Red Bell Peppers; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 Tablespoon Sriracha

Servings: persons

1 cup Cornmeal
1 cup Flour
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1 whole Egg, Beaten
1 cup Milk
⅓ cups Vegetable Oil
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1 pound Medium Raw Shrimp, Peeled And Deviened
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
2 whole Red Bell Peppers
1 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Sriracha

1
Preheat your oven to 400 F.
2
In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cayenne, and paprika.
3
In a separate bowl whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil and cheese.
4
Slowly whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated and mixed.
5
In a separate bowl toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning.
6
Grease a 24-count mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
7
Fill the cups about three-quarters full, using half of the batter.
8
Add one shrimp to each of the cups on top of the cornbread batter.
9
Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of the muffins comes out clean, about 12 minutes.
10
Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let muffins cool for 5 minutes.
11
Turn muffins out of the pan onto a cooling rack.
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Repeat with remaining batter.
13
While cornbread is cooking prepare the aioli.
14
Roast red peppers on a preheated grill over high direct heat until the peppers look charred and skin is blistered on all sides.
15
Remove peppers from the grill and immediately place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
16
Sweat the peppers for 15 minutes.
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Then remove the plastic wrap from the bowl, rub skin off of the peppers and remove stems and seeds.
18
Place peppers in a blender or food processor with mayonnaise, lemon juice, kosher salt and Sriracha.
19
Blend until smooth.
20
Serve the roasted red pepper aioli on top or on the side of the Cajun Shrimp Cornbread Bites.
21
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Cornmeal, 1 cup Flour, 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Cornbread Bites with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cajun Shrimp Cornbread Bites with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

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