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Cajun Shrimp and Curtido
with chili mayo / coriander green beans

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Chili mayo and tart, fresh curtido give this quick-cooking meal layers of flavor and texture.
Smarts: To shorten the cooking time, microwave the green beans first to get them started and then finish them in a pan to give them a light sear.
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Shrimp and Curtido Bowl:
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 1/2 lbs
  • Lemons - 1 , wedges
  • Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Cajun seasoning - 2 tsp (sub Jerk seasoning)
  • Curtido Pickled Cabbage (ingredients listed separately) - ~2 cups
Chili Mayo:
  • Mayonnaise, paleo-friendly - 1/2 cup
  • Chili garlic sauce - 2 tsp , more to taste
Coriander Green Beans:
  • Green beans - 1 lb , trimmed (sub asparagus)
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
Curtido Pickled Cabbage:
  • Cabbage, red - 6 oz , thinly sliced
  • Carrots - 2 oz , shredded on a box grater
  • Jalapenos - 1/2 , chopped
  • Garlic - 1 clove , chopped
  • Oregano, dried - 1/2 tsp
  • Vinegar, apple cider - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Oil, cooking - 1 1/2 Tbsp

Prep

  1. Shrimp - Defrost.
  2. Make chili mayo - Whisk together mayonnaise and chili garlic sauce (add more if you’d like it spicier). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Green beans / Cabbage / Carrots / Jalapenos / Garlic - Prep as directed. Store green beans in one container. Combine cabbage, carrots, jalapenos, and garlic in another container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  4. Make curtido - (Double if making Wednesday’s meal.) Whisk together oregano, vinegar, and oil (portion for curtido). Add cabbage, carrots, jalapenos, and garlic. Toss everything together to combine. (It’s messy, but the easiest way to combine everything is with your hands.) (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  5. Lemons / Green onions - Prep as directed.
  6. Pre-cook green beans - Place green beans in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high until just starting to turn tender, 2 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness). If using steam-in-bag green beans, just follow the directions on the bag.

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Make

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok with oil (portion for green beans) over medium-high heat. Add green beans and saute, letting the beans brown lightly on the bottom of the pan, until tender and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with ground coriander and some salt and pepper.
  2. Transfer green beans to a serving plate and return pan to medium-high heat.
  3. To heated pan add oil (portion for shrimp). Add shrimp and let cook on one side until opaque, ~3 minutes. Flip shrimp and season with Cajun seasoning, some salt, and some pepper. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes more, until shrimp is cooked through.
  4. Remove shrimp from heat and stir in green onions.
  5. Toss curtido (remember to reserve half if doubled). Season tonight’s portion with some salt and pepper.
  6. Serve shrimp over curtido with chili mayo over top. Serve green beans on the side and lemon wedges for squeezing over everything. Enjoy!

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