Cajun Skillet Food

MADE-OVER BLACKENED CAJUN SKILLET FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the potatoes into long wedges about 1-inch thick. Toss the potatoes with the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Heat an ovenproof large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and transfer the entire skillet to the oven.
• Continue to cook the potatoes, turning once, until the potatoes are tender and the outsides are crisped, about 20 more minutes. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt with the mustard and a pinch salt. Serve the potatoes warm with the mustard dipping sauce.

CAJUN SKILLET SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute garlic in the hot oil until brown, about 2 minutes. Add butter, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Let simmer until butter has melted through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix shrimp and butter mixture together in a cast iron skillet. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set for about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the skillet from the refrigerator.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Place the French bread into the skillet with the shrimp and continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink and bread is slightly brown on top, about 10 minutes more. Serve in the cast iron skillet and use the bread to dip up the sauce.

ONE-PAN CAJUN CHICKEN-PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water in large skillet 2 min. Drain pasta in colander; set aside.
• Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Spoon chicken into bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Add peppers to skillet; sprinkle with 1 tsp. of the remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook and stir 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender. Return chicken to skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted.
• Add cream cheese, milk and remaining Cajun seasoning to chicken mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add pasta; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove skillet from heat.
• Top chicken mixture with onions and Parmesan.

CAJUN SKILLET BEANS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the onion and garlic in heated oil over medium heat until onions start to become tender.
• Add the celery and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the thyme, basil, oregano, pepper, cayenne, and salt; stir to mix.
• Cover and cook 5 minutes or until onions are golden, stirring every now and then.
• Add the tomatoes, honey, and mustard; stir to combine; simmer 5 minutes.
• Add the beans; cover and let cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• When plated, sprinkle with chopped green onion.

CAJUN SHRIMP & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• Season with half of the Cajun seasoning and then stir in the rice. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
• Cover with a lid, place in the oven and cook until the stock has absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and remove the lid.
• Place the shrimp on top along with the remaining Cajun seasoning, and replace the lid. Return to the oven and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Remove from the oven, remove lid and gently fold in the lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with sliced scallions and lemon wedges to serve.