Cajun shrimp and rice scampi
Cajun shrimp and rice scampi

Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a Authentic dish, cajun shrimp and rice scampi. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

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Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They are fine and they look wonderful. Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is something which I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook cajun shrimp and rice scampi using 18 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Cajun shrimp and rice scampi:
  1. Make ready 2 small red chiles minced
  2. Take 1 med jalepeno minced
  3. Prepare 4 garlic cloves minced
  4. Make ready 1/4 cup fine chopped celery
  5. Make ready 1/4 cup fine chopped green bell
  6. Take 1/2 cup fine chopped onion
  7. Make ready 1/4 cup Fine chopped parsley
  8. Prepare 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  9. Prepare 1 pound mayport shrimp (or the freshest medium to large you can get)
  10. Get webber Cajun seasoning (it's less saltier than most)
  11. Prepare Tsp Dried basil
  12. Prepare Tsp Dried oregano
  13. Prepare Tsp Smoked paprika
  14. Prepare Evo
  15. Get 4 tbsp butter
  16. Prepare 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  17. Prepare 1 cup jazmatti rice (long grain)
  18. Prepare 1/2 cup dry white wine

Try our healthy cajun shrimp and rice recipe. 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. Holy shrimp, this dish is flavorful!

Steps to make Cajun shrimp and rice scampi:
  1. Add 2 tbsp of butter to pan, when simmering add all veggies and half the garlic and sauté until really soft, about 15 minutes
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Season shrimp with Webber Cajun seasoning and rub in, sear quickly and set aside.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove from heat and incorporate the rest of the butter until sauce starts to thicken
  8. Add shrimp and toss until heated through
  9. Plate rice and top with the saucy Cajun shrimp, parsley and a squeeze of lemon

Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat. I added Cajun spices to top off and it hit the spot. Definitely a comfort food, great for the winter. I also added more garlic, as I do love my garlic and minced onions. Shrimp Scampi Rice Recipe Cajun Shrimp And Rice Shrimp And Rice Recipes Sauteed Shrimp Baked Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Coconut · This Cajun Shrimp and Crab Mac and Cheese is super creamy, cheesy and decadent.

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