Cajun Shrimp and Rice

 

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.

 

 

 

Comments

[Carla]

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

[Cassandra Jordan]

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!

[CarlaF]

The sound you hear is CarlaF smacking her lips:) This looks yummy!

CarlaF-in grey and rainy Atlanta

[Cheryl]

Yum, yum, YUM!!!!!!

[Arlene Murrin]

That looks good and I don't even like shrimp!

[don]

Don't do this to me!! LOL.

[amber]

::drool:: that looks so good!

[T.T.]

i just cooked this and OMG it is sooooooo goooooodd!!!! thanks adrienne!!!

[Crazy Bandz]

That food looks incredible!