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A vibrant dish of spicy Cajun shrimp served alongside creamy sweet potato mash.

Classic Cajun Shrimp with Sweet Potato Mash

This classic Cajun shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp seasoned with a homemade Cajun spice blend, served alongside a creamy and flavorful sweet potato mash. It's a comforting and easy-to-prepare meal perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer basket

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mash

  • 2 lb Sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup Whole milk or low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • Sea salt to taste

Cajun Shrimp

  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled & deveined (≈ 20-24 shrimp)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Cajun spice blend (1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp dried thyme, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp cayenne, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt)
  • ½ Fresh lemon, juiced
  • Yellow onion diced
  • ½ Red bell pepper diced
  • 2 Celery stalks thinly sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup Chicken broth (for deglazing)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley or scallions, chopped
  • Hot sauce (optional) to taste

Instructions
 

Sweet Potato Mash

  • Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.

Notes

For extra flavor in the sweet potato mash, roast the sweet potatoes instead of steaming them. Adjust the cayenne pepper in the Cajun spice blend to your preferred spice level. Serve immediately and enjoy!