Photo: Cajun Shrimp and Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 bunches scallions, chopped
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Directions
Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.
Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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By Chef #944319
on May 21, 2013
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I made a version of this tonight and rating it a 4 based on the water the original version calls for. I did add 1/3 of a large vidalia onion, a green pepper, 2 shakes of red pepper flakes, cut the shrimp in half & added 1/4 lb of Johnsinville andouille sausage but, I would never add water to a recipe that is to be full of flavor. Instead, I used an equal amount of Yellow Tail chardonnay. If you change nothing but the liquid it would probably be very good. The other additions I made, made it incredible.
By Hanapad
Silver Spring, 60
on March 24, 2013
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Excellent and easy and 9 weight watcher points! Made exactly like recipe with the exception of adding a little more cajun seasoning.
By hdcmd5_12405300
Demarest, 70
on February 26, 2013
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Really a good recipe. I have made it many times now and my family likes it. My changes: I cook the rice with vegetable broth. I saute one diced onion and one diced green pepper initially then add the garlic and follow the remainder of the recipe. For the Cajun spice I use Emeril's Essence which can be found on the Food Network website. Thanks for a great recipe.
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