Cajun Shrimp and Cornbread Casserole

Serves: 6
Prep: 35 minutes
Bake: 12 minutes

For Filling:

1pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1teaspoon Cajun seasoning, separated
1green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
2stalks celery, chopped
½tablespoon canola oil
2cloves garlic, minced
115-ounce can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
114.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
 salt and pepper to taste

For Dumplings:

¾cup all-purpose flour
1/3cup cornmeal
1tablespoon granulated sugar
teaspoons baking powder
¼teaspoon salt
1large egg
1/3cup whole milk
2tablespoons canola oil

1.  Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.  For filling:  Rinse shrimp and pat dry.  Combine shrimp and ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning in large bowl.  Toss gently to coat.  Set aside.
3.  Heat oil in large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.  Sauté bell pepper and celery 5 minutes, until tender.  Add shrimp and garlic and cook 2 minutes.  Stir in black-eyed peas, tomatoes and remaining Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.  Bring to boil.
4.  For dumplings: Meanwhile, stir together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.  Whisk together egg, milk and oil in small bowl.  Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
5.  Assemble and bake: Drop dumplings into 6 mounds on top of filling.  Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Per Serving: 322 cal., 9 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 146 mg chol., 679 mg sodium, 85 mg pot., 35 g carb., 7 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 24 g pro.