Description
A creamy, spicy filling of shrimp and Cajun spices baked in a flaky crust, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pie crust
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and set aside. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and green onions. Mince the garlic.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small splash of oil or a knob of butter. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until they soften and smell sweet, about 4–6 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour the heavy cream into the pan and stir. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour the shrimp and cream mixture into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top and place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles at the edges. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a handful of grated cheese before baking. Use medium-high heat for a quick sear on shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg