Cajun Shrimp and Rice Recipe

Cajun Shrimp with Rice

Level: Easy | Yield: 4 servings | Total Time: 20 min | Prep: 14 min | Cook: 6 min

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)

Instructions

1. Warm the butter, olive oil, and minced garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and saut, stirring regularly, until the shrimp begins to curl, roughly 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and saut, stirring often, for approximately 1 minute. Stir in the cooked rice along with 1/4 cup water and continue cooking until the rice is heated through and the shrimp turns opaque, about 3 minutes more. Fold in the fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving:

• Calories: 357
• Total Fat: 11 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g)
• Cholesterol: 176 mg
• Sodium: 537 mg
• Carbohydrates: 40 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Protein: 23 g

Photo courtesy of Recipe Iseasy Magazine