Yield
4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt-free
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup bell pepper stir-fry
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup canned Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add the pepper stir-fry, green onions, and thyme; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in cooked rice, shrimp, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
next time add in some andouille sausage you will love it. I make this all of the time but I add cheese and serve over pasta
Posted by: Carla | October 31, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Wow! You big tease! I'm glad it's early and I don't feel like eating just yet. That looks delicious! Your photos are awesome!
Posted by: Cassandra Jordan | October 31, 2009 at 07:12 AM
The sound you hear is CarlaF smacking her lips:) This looks yummy!
CarlaF-in grey and rainy Atlanta
Posted by: CarlaF | October 31, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Yum, yum, YUM!!!!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | November 01, 2009 at 02:39 PM
That looks good and I don't even like shrimp!
Posted by: Arlene Murrin | November 02, 2009 at 06:29 AM
Don't do this to me!! LOL.
Posted by: don | November 02, 2009 at 12:25 PM
::drool:: that looks so good!
Posted by: amber | November 02, 2009 at 01:29 PM
i just cooked this and OMG it is sooooooo goooooodd!!!! thanks adrienne!!!
Posted by: T.T. | November 02, 2009 at 02:33 PM
That food looks incredible!
Posted by: Crazy Bandz | January 18, 2010 at 02:49 PM