Ingredients
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Here’s what you’ll need for your Creamy Cajun Shrimp Dumpling Stew:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh or frozen dumplings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
These ingredients are not only accessible but also contribute to the rich flavor that makes this stew so special. You can even get your little ones involved by having them help with the dumplings!
Instructions
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil until onion is translucent.
- Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp turns pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil; then reduce to simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for a creamy texture.
- Add dumplings and cook until fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with other herbs like cilantro for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg