Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil or Pam spray with olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 large green bell pepper (optional); 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced; 2 c. steamed white rice; water (as needed); 1 large bay leaf; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tsp. sugar or 1 tsp. Splenda

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. olive oil or Pam spray with olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 large green bell pepper (optional)
2 celery stalks, diced
3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
2 c. steamed white rice
water (as needed)
1 large bay leaf
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. sugar or 1 tsp. Splenda

1
Add olive oil or olive oil spray to large saucepan.
2
Over medium heat, saut onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery until onion is translucent.
3
Add parsley, bay leaf, cayenne pepper and stir.
4
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
5
Add water as needed.
6
Cook for at least 30 minutes.
7
Stir in shrimp and cook until pink (less than 5 minutes).
8
Add 1 teaspoon sugar or Splenda to bring out flavors.
9
Remove bay leaf.
10
Serve over 1 cup cooked rice.

737

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. olive oil or Pam spray with olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced, 1 large green bell pepper (optional), and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp

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