Cajun Shrimp And Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt-free; 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic; 1 cup frozen bell pepper stir-fry, thawed (such as Bird's Eye); 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

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt-free
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 cup frozen bell pepper stir-fry, thawed (such as Bird's Eye)
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

1
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
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; saute 4 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add the pepper stir-fry, green onions, and thyme; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in cooked rice, shrimp, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
4
To thaw the vegetables quickly, place them in a colander, and rinse with hot water. Before sauteing, drain the thawed vegetables on paper towels.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt-free, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp And Rice 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 And Rice

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