Cajun Shrimp Over Coconut Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Over Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste (emerils or tony cachere's); 4 metal skewers; rice; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup chopped scallion; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 2 cups vegetable broth; salt and pepper; 1 cup coconut milk; 2/3 cup coconut flakes; mango peach salsa (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste (emerils or tony cachere's)
4 metal skewers
rice
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped scallion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1 cup jasmine rice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper
1 cup coconut milk
2/3 cup coconut flakes
mango peach salsa (to garnish) (optional)

1
preheat oven to 350, preheat broiler to high.
2
for the rice:
3
melt butter in an oven safe dutch oven.
4
add scallions, garlic and ginger and cook until softened.
5
add rice, stir one minute.
6
add lemon and lime juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, bring to a boil.
7
cover and place in oven, bake 20 minutes.
8
remove, lift lid and let it cool 10 minutes.
9
fluff with a fork and mix in coconut milk and coconut.
10
cook over low heat until warmed through.
11
for shrimp: coat with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
12
thread 3 shrimp vertically on each skewer and broil 2 minutes per side.
13
serve shrimp over rice garnished with salsa.

750

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste (emerils or tony cachere's), 4 metal skewers, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Over Coconut 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 Over Coconut Rice

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