A vibrantly colored bell pepper with its top sliced off reveals a mound of spicy, brownish-red Cajun shrimp peeking invitingly. Tender emerald leaves of arugula crown the stuffed bell pepper, and the dish is served on a pristine white plate, contrasting beautifully with the vivid colors of the assembled ingredients.

Cajun Shrimp-Stuffed Bell Pepper

Name: Cajun Shrimp-Stuffed Bell Pepper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients: shrimp, 1 cup peeled, deveined, tail off; large bell peppers, 2 tops cut off and hollowed; arugula, a handful washed and dried; cajun spice, 2 tsp store-bought or home-made; olive oil, 2 tbsp; lemon, juice from half; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily Recipe: July 26, 2024

Today's recipe is called 'The Cajun Fog', offering a unique fusion of Keto diet-worthy ingredients and soulful Cajun flair. Imagine juicy shrimp, enveloped in a smoky blend of Cajun spices, resting on a crunchy hollowed-out bell pepper garnished with fresh arugula. All this is bursting with flavors, whilst being healthy, and of course, Keto-friendly!

Ingredients (for 2)

Shrimp - 1 cup - peeled, deveined, tail off
Large bell peppers - 2 - tops cut off and hollowed
Arugula - a handful - washed and dried
Cajun spice - 2 tsp - store-bought or home-made
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Lemon - juice from half
Salt - to taste
Ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥🫒

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🍳🍤🔁

Once the oil is heated, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
Step 3 - 🍤🌶️🧂

Sprinkle Cajun spice, salt, ground black pepper over the shrimp, stir well to coat evenly. Continue to cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.
Step 4 - 🍳🍋🔄

Remove the pan from heat, squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and give one last stir to combine.
Step 5 - 🫑🍤🥄

Fill the prepared bell peppers with the cooked Cajun shrimp.
Step 6 - 🍽️🥗🔥

Garnish with fresh arugula and serve warm.

Additional

For a bit of variety, try using different fillings -- perhaps some Cajun-spiced cauliflower rice or some sausage meat. Don't be afraid to get creative and make this recipe your own!