Senegalese · beginner
Senegalese Dijonnaise Shrimp Skillet With Sweet Peppers
Plump seared shrimp tossed with golden caramelized onions, sharp Dijon mustard, fresh lime, and crisp sweet peppers in a light citrus gravy.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Toss the raw shrimp in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- 02
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1.5 minutes per side until pink. Transfer to a bowl.
- 03
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add sliced yellow onions and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring regularly until softened and sweet.
- 04
Stir in the minced garlic, minced habanero pepper, and red bell pepper strips, sauteing for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 05
Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of lime juice with 3 tablespoons of warm water.
- 06
Pour the mustard mix into the skillet, stirring well to coat the caramelized onions and peppers.
- 07
Return the seared shrimp and accumulated juices to the skillet, tossing constantly for 2 minutes until hot and fully coated.
- 08
Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking the shrimp and serve alongside bread or steamed rice.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Yassa Onion Caramelization
Slowly softening sliced onions to bring out natural sugars before deglazing with citrus and mustard.
Notes from the kitchen
- Adjust the habanero amount according to your personal heat tolerance; removing seeds significantly reduces burn.
- Ensure the skillet is nice and hot before searing shrimp to get good color without drying them out.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Senegalese; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.