Description
Savory Shrimp & Tomato Succotash Skillet for Easy Weeknight Meals
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tbsp. neutral oil (divided)
- 8 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup frozen lima beans (thawed)
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb. large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh basil (chopped or 1 tsp. dried)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil. Let it warm up, then toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are blistered all over, about 5 to 7 minutes. Next, introduce the corn and cook until it’s lightly charred, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and then transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat slightly and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook the finely chopped onions and bell pepper with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, roughly 7 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the thawed lima beans and 3/4 cup of water, then cover and simmer until the beans are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated, approximately 6 minutes. Transfer this mixture to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Return to the skillet, and over medium heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Pat the shrimp dry and season them with Cajun seasoning and a pinch of salt. Cook the shrimp, turning them halfway through, until they’re pink and cooked through, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Lower the heat to low and return the tomato mixture to the skillet. Gently toss everything together until well combined, then stir in the fresh basil to enhance the dish.
- Top with additional fresh basil before serving for a burst of flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Shrimp Tomato Succotash Skillet