Paleo Cajun Shrimp Spaghetti
Paleo Cajun shrimp on top of zucchini noodles – the perfect easy and simple weeknight meal with a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 zucchini, julienned (avoiding seeds)
- 1/2 onion, sliced in thin half moons
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Splash of stock
- 1/2 tsp arrowroot starch, mixed with water before use
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil to coat shrimp
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and toss them in olive oil and Cajun seasoning to taste. Set aside.
- Over a low heat, add the onion to a large skillet with a little additional olive oil.
- Julienne the zucchini, avoiding the seeds.
- When the onions begin to color, add a splash of stock to the pan along with the zucchini strips. Turn the heat up to medium high and heat until the zucchini starts to soften.
- Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add shrimp and stir them so that the Cajun seasoning begins to blend into the coconut milk.
- Cook until the shrimp are almost opaque and then add the arrowroot starch mixture. Simmer a minute longer (don’t boil) until thickened and serve.
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