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cajun shrimp and rice

serves 4
by Nancy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1- pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 2 bunches scallions chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. add the cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute.
  3. season with salt and pepper.
  4. add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  5. add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes.
  6. stir in the parsley and serve with lemon.