The dish is bursting with color, the bright pink shrimp lay nestled amongst the veggies - deep green avocados, red and yellow bell peppers and purple onions, with a drizzle of creamy aioli that cascades over the sides contrasting the other colors. Sprinkled on top are fragrant coriander leaves, elevating the bowl's visual appeal to the next level.

Modern Cajun Shrimp Bowl with Lemon Coriander Aioli

Name: Modern Cajun Shrimp Bowl with Lemon Coriander Aioli
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Tiger Shrimp, 20 peeled; Avocados, 2 cubed; Red Bell Pepper, 1 diced; Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 diced; Purple Onion, 1/4 thinly sliced; Garlic Cloves, 2 minced; Paprika, 1 teaspoon; Oregano, 1 teaspoon; Cayenne Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Dairy-Free Mayo, 1 cup; Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoons; Fresh Coriander, 2 tablespoons chopped; Sea Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Pan-frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 15, 2024

This remarkable dish blends the vibrant palette of Cajun cuisine with a fresh and contemporary twist. Using juicy tiger shrimp as our star ingredient, we balance their natural sweetness with a sassy Cajun spice blend and vibrant seasonal vegetables. We top it all off with a lemon coriander aioli, adding a tangy finish that offsets the heat.

Ingredients (for 4)

Tiger shrimp - 20 - peeled
Avocados - 2 - cubed
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Yellow bell pepper - 1 - diced
Purple onion - 1/4 - thinly sliced
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Paprika - 1 teaspoon
Oregano - 1 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Dairy-free mayo - 1 cup
Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
Fresh coriander - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Sea salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍤🧂🥶

Combine Tiger Shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate this mixture for 30 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍳🍤🔥

Heat a skillet and cook the shrimp on each side for about 2 minutes until they turn pink.
Step 3 - 🥑🌶️🍲

In each serving bowl, arrange diced avocados, diced red and yellow bell peppers, and thinly sliced purple onions.
Step 4 - 🍤🥗👌

Top the vegetables with cooked shrimp.
Step 5 - 🥣🍋🌿

Whisk together dairy-free mayo, lemon juice, and fresh coriander. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6 - 🥗💦😋

Drizzle the aioli over each bowl.
Step 7 - 🍽️🏃‍♀️💨

Serve the dish immediately.

Additional

This is a versatile dish: you can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option. If you're feeling really adventurous, switch up the spices for a whole new flavor profile. Kids can help by mixing the aioli or arranging the veggies and shrimp in the bowl. Remember, the more colorful, the better it looks on Instagram!