Hey everyone, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, cajun shrimp and rice scampi. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
Rub the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Turn off the heat and toss the shrimp and parsley in the sauce.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have cajun shrimp and rice scampi using 18 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Cajun shrimp and rice scampi:
- Make ready 2 small red chiles minced
- Prepare 1 med jalepeno minced
- Take 4 garlic cloves minced
- Get 1/4 cup fine chopped celery
- Make ready 1/4 cup fine chopped green bell
- Take 1/2 cup fine chopped onion
- Get 1/4 cup Fine chopped parsley
- Take 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- Make ready 1 pound mayport shrimp (or the freshest medium to large you can get)
- Take webber Cajun seasoning (it's less saltier than most)
- Make ready Tsp Dried basil
- Get Tsp Dried oregano
- Prepare Tsp Smoked paprika
- Prepare Evo
- Prepare 4 tbsp butter
- Get 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- Take 1 cup jazmatti rice (long grain)
- Get 1/2 cup dry white wine
Learn how to prepare this meal step by step and see a full list of ingredients. And if you're not a fan of shrimp, you can leave it out but it does add to the richness of the dish, not to mention, the mixing in of seafood in rice dishes is popular in southern. I have a friend with Celiac's disease and I serve this when she comes over for lunch. It lets her have something besides meat and Cook rice according to package directions.
Instructions to make Cajun shrimp and rice scampi:
- Add 2 tbsp of butter to pan, when simmering add all veggies and half the garlic and sauté until really soft, about 15 minutes
- Add basil, oregano, paprika until combined and then add the rice and cook in the veggies for about 10 minutes. Add a good pinch of salt and cook for another 5. Add stock and simmer covered for about 15 to 20 minutes
- After about 15 minutes check rice and if liquid is mostly absorbed cover and remove from heat while you finish the rest of the dish
- Season shrimp with Webber Cajun seasoning and rub in, sear quickly and set aside.
- Add evo to the same pan followed by the rest of the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the wine and reduce for a few minutes.
- Add the lemon zest, juice of a whole lemon, 1/2 cup chicken stock and a couple tablespoons of parsley (I add a tsp if crushed red pepper) and simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove from heat and incorporate the rest of the butter until sauce starts to thicken
- Add shrimp and toss until heated through
- Plate rice and top with the saucy Cajun shrimp, parsley and a squeeze of lemon
This shrimp recipe is loaded with veggies and Cajun spice (you can make your own if you don't have a jar already!). We went with bell peppers, onions, and When cooking the shrimp, make sure you have a single layer. If you overcrowd the pan, you risk steaming and overcooking.which would lead to sad. Do you have a favorite meal for those need-something-quick-and-don't-want-to-have-to-plan-or-work-too-hard days? Sprinkle the shrimp with parsley, lemon juice, and black pepper, and toss to combine.
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