Cajun Crusted Pork Chops with Carolina Gold BBQ Shrimp

If you want to take your pork chop game to the next level, you’ve gotta try this! Adding shrimp to anything is always a good idea, but with the addition of the Carolina Gold mustard based BBQ sauce, we’re talking about something truly special here! 

One thing to note is that Cajun seasonings can vary in terms of how much salt they contain, so tasting first is usually a good idea. You'll want to adjust the salt content based on how salty your Cajun is!

Cajun Crusted Pork Chops with Carolina Gold BBQ Shrimp

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 Thick Cut Pork Chops (1-1/2"-2" thick)
• 1lb 21/25 Shrimp, peeled, deveined, shell-off
• 1 to 1-1/2 cups Lili Q's Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
• Cajun Seasoning
• Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, cilantro, microgreens, etc)
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Season your pork chops generously with Cajun seasoning. 
2. Add vegetable oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops on all sides for approximately 2 minutes per side or until golden crust forms.
3. Place pork chops on a foil lined baking sheet and place into a 425 degree over for 5-10 minutes, depending on thickness of the chops, and cook until they reach your desired doneness (145 degrees minimal internal temp)
4. Add shrimp to skillet and sear the first side, approximately 1-1/2 - 2 minutes. Flip and cook for additional 20 seconds. Add the BBQ Sauce and stir and simmer until shrimp are fully cooked through, approximately 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.
5. Plate pork and top with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve!