Cajun shrimp and rice scampi
Cajun shrimp and rice scampi

Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a special dish, cajun shrimp and rice scampi. One of my favorites. This time, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is one of the most popular of recent trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look fantastic.

I also tried it with chicken. Pretty darn good yall.lol #Cajun #ShrimpScampi #Shrimp Social Media: Instagram. This Cajun Shrimp and Rice recipe is spicy, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights!

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook cajun shrimp and rice scampi using 18 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Cajun shrimp and rice scampi:
  1. Take 2 small red chiles minced
  2. Take 1 med jalepeno minced
  3. Make ready 4 garlic cloves minced
  4. Get 1/4 cup fine chopped celery
  5. Make ready 1/4 cup fine chopped green bell
  6. Get 1/2 cup fine chopped onion
  7. Take 1/4 cup Fine chopped parsley
  8. Prepare 1 large lemon zested and juiced
  9. Prepare 1 pound mayport shrimp (or the freshest medium to large you can get)
  10. Get webber Cajun seasoning (it's less saltier than most)
  11. Get Tsp Dried basil
  12. Get Tsp Dried oregano
  13. Prepare Tsp Smoked paprika
  14. Make ready Evo
  15. Get 4 tbsp butter
  16. Take 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  17. Make ready 1 cup jazmatti rice (long grain)
  18. Take 1/2 cup dry white wine

Sprinkle with hot pepper sauce if desired. This shrimp recipe is loaded with veggies and Cajun spice (you can make your own if you don't have a jar already!). We went with bell peppers, onions, and When cooking the shrimp, make sure you have a single layer. If you overcrowd the pan, you risk steaming and overcooking.which would lead to sad.

Steps to make Cajun shrimp and rice scampi:
  1. Add 2 tbsp of butter to pan, when simmering add all veggies and half the garlic and sauté until really soft, about 15 minutes
  2. Add basil, oregano, paprika until combined and then add the rice and cook in the veggies for about 10 minutes. Add a good pinch of salt and cook for another 5. Add stock and simmer covered for about 15 to 20 minutes
  3. After about 15 minutes check rice and if liquid is mostly absorbed cover and remove from heat while you finish the rest of the dish
  4. Season shrimp with Webber Cajun seasoning and rub in, sear quickly and set aside.
  5. Add evo to the same pan followed by the rest of the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the wine and reduce for a few minutes.
  6. Add the lemon zest, juice of a whole lemon, 1/2 cup chicken stock and a couple tablespoons of parsley (I add a tsp if crushed red pepper) and simmer for a few minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and incorporate the rest of the butter until sauce starts to thicken
  8. Add shrimp and toss until heated through
  9. Plate rice and top with the saucy Cajun shrimp, parsley and a squeeze of lemon

Try our healthy cajun shrimp and rice recipe. Learn how to prepare this meal step by step and see a full list of ingredients. And if you're not a fan of shrimp, you can leave it out but it does add to the richness of the dish, not to mention, the mixing in of seafood in rice dishes is popular in southern. Holy shrimp, this dish is flavorful! MORE+ LESS Brothy Shrimp & Rice Scampi.

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