A plate presenting a generous dollop of creamy yellow polenta as a base, studded with flecks of green herbs. On top, nestle a colourful tumble of sautéed peppers in hues of red, yellow, and green, and beautifully golden, Cajun-spiced shrimp. A sprig of fresh parsley adorns the vibrant mound, while a light drizzle of olive oil lends a slight sheen to the dish.

Shrimp et Poivrons Cajun with Creamy Herb Polenta

Name: Shrimp et Poivrons Cajun with Creamy Herb Polenta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: large Shrimp, 20 peeled and deveined; Red Pepper, 2 thinly sliced; Yellow Pepper, 2 thinly sliced; Green Pepper, 2 thinly sliced; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Cajun Seasoning, 2 tablespoons; Cornmeal, 1 cup; Chicken or Vegetable Broth, 4 cups; Milk, 1 cup; Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup grated; fresh Parsley, 1/4 cup chopped; fresh Basil, 1/4 cup chopped; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 12, 2025

This dish is a playful twist on traditional Cajun cuisine, featuring vibrant peppers as a star ingredient alongside succulent shrimp and creamy polenta. The burst of colour and flavours coming from the peppers, Cajun seasoning, fresh herbs, and juicy shrimp, creates a balanced dish that's both comforting and intriguing. The creamy polenta is the perfect background for these bold flavours, offering a delightful textual contrast and additional layer of richness.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large shrimp - 20 - peeled and deveined
Red pepper - 2 - thinly sliced
Yellow pepper - 2 - thinly sliced
Green pepper - 2 - thinly sliced
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Cajun seasoning - 2 tablespoons
Cornmeal - 1 cup
Chicken or vegetable broth - 4 cups
Milk - 1 cup
Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup - grated
Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup - chopped
Fresh basil - 1/4 cup - chopped
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🍃🌶️

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it releases its aroma. Add in the thinly sliced peppers and continue to cook until they soften.
Step 2 - 🍤🧂🔥

Toss the shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add them to the same pan used for cooking peppers and cook until they turn opaque and are fully done. Take the pan off the heat and set aside to keep warm.
Step 3 - 🥘🌽🥄

In a separate pot, bring the broth to a boil. Gradually stir in the cornmeal while reducing the heat to low. Keep stirring until the cornmeal becomes creamy and fully cooked.
Step 4 - 🥛🧀🌿

Into the same pot, mix in the milk, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and basil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper as per your preference.
Step 5 - 🍽️🍤🌿

Serve up a substantial portion of creamy polenta on a plate and top it off with the Cajun-cooked shrimp and sautéed peppers. Garnish with a bit of fresh parsley and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Additional

This dish, while simple to prepare, is guaranteed to impress at your dinner table. The combination of Cajun spiced shrimp and peppers atop creamy polenta looks and tastes like gourmet fare. For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with chunks of firm tofu.