Cajun Shakshuka Recipes

EASY SHAKSHUKA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic, spices, pinch salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook a bit longer to allow the mixture to reduce and thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Using a wooden spoon, make 6 indentations, or "wells," in the tomato mixture (make sure the indentations are spaced out). Gently crack an egg into each indention.
• Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and cook on low until the egg whites are set.
• Uncover and add the fresh parsley and mint. You can add more black pepper or crushed red pepper, if you like. Serve with warm pita, challah, or crusty bread of your choice.

CAJUN SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage, stirring often, until the fat is rendered and the pieces are starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
• Add the butter to the skillet. Once it melts, swirl the fat and butter together. Add the onions, peppers, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes.
• Smear the tomato paste onto the skillet and cook, stirring, to caramelize the tomato paste and enhance its flavor, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the sausage to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cook on low until the sauce thickens, an additional 5 minutes.
• Burrow 4 little nests in the sauce, and then crack an egg into each. Transfer the dish to the oven, taking care to keep each egg in its little nest, and bake until the egg whites are set and the yolks are soft and gooey, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve over creamy Cheddar grits or toast.

SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, seasonings and, if desired, chili sauce; cook 30 seconds longer. Add tomatoes; cook until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes., With back of spoon, make 4 wells in vegetable mixture; break an egg into each well. Cook, covered, until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with pita bread.

EASY SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, paprika and jalapenos; stir, using the back of a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Simmer for about 25 minutes.
• Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the tomato sauce. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook the eggs until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. If the tomato sauce gets dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, place onto a warm plate, and serve with the tomato sauce and pita bread.

MEXICAN-STYLE SHAKSHUKA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small cast-iron pan or dutch oven, add 2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
• Add the peppers and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
• Add tomatoes and let mixture cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the spices and salt/pepper to taste and continue to sauté for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the liquid from the tomatoes have cooked out and the tomatoes have a "jammy" consistency, crack 3-4 eggs on top. Garnish with your cheese of choice and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are JUST poached and the yolks are still runny (cook for longer if you prefer the yolks to cook through).
• Garnish with salt & pepper, feta or cotija cheese, sliced avocado, green onions and cilantro and enjoy!

MEXICAN-INSPIRED SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Bring salsa to a simmer in a large skillet. Make 4 indentations with a measuring cup and crack an egg into each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until whites are set, about 3 minutes. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN ONE-PAN SHAKSHUKA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
• Once the oil is shimmering, add the garlic, ½ of the onion red onion, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and stir, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
• Crack the eggs directly into the tomato mixture, and transfer to the oven.
• Bake until eggs are set, about 11 minutes.
• Top with avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and remaining red onion.
• Enjoy!