Cajun Shrimp and Rice
Prep: 14 min | Cook: 6 min | Servings: 4
Courtesy Food Network Magazine.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra-virgin
- 3 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb Shrimp, large, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 Plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 bunch Green onion, chopped
- 3 cup White rice, cooked
- 3 tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped
- 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 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.