Cajun Shrimp and Rice Recipe

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I have a friend with Celiac's disease and I serve this when she comes over for lunch. It lets her have something besides meat and potatoes. It's become a requested recipe. —Ruth Miller, Boyertown, Pennsylvania

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Cajun Shrimp and Rice Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
5 5 10

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed

Directions

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and Cajun seasoning in oil and butter until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute later. Add peas and rice. Cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 269 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 176 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cajun Shrimp and Rice in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p28

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Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2011 by marciedarcie

Ruth Miller...

Thank you! I put off making this because in this household shrimp is rarely served but now it just may become a regular thing. So good.


Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by Modianne

This is one of the best shrimp recipes that we have had. So easy and tasty. It is a keeper. We sure look forward to having it again.


Reviewed on May. 20, 2010 by bburke2k10gb

Incredibly fast with a wonderful blend of creamy, sweet and spicy flavors as well as interesting color and texture. My husband, not a shrimp fan like me, praised this dish without prompting. Give it a try for a quick family meal that is healthy, too. As we begin to face health issues, we thank you for sharing this delightful little recipe!


Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2009 by debiwester

Really quick & easy to make. I want to try it with different veggies as they come into season.


Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2009 by Kris75

A correction to my previous comment - meant to say that the Cajun "holy trinity" used in cooking is Bell pepper, onion & celery !!


Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2009 by Kris75

This is a tasty, quick recipe - BUT - to call it Cajun Shrimp & Rice is misleading - you would NOT find this recipe served anywhere in Louisiana. I'm from La and we Cajuns definitely don't use snow peas ! Cajun recipes will always use the "holy trinity" of onion, garlic and celery in sauteing.


Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2009 by fancynancy2426

THIS RECIPIE WAS SO EASY TO PUT TOGETHER.

PERFECT FOR A BUSY DAY OR WHEN YOU JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE COOKING...DEFINATELY A "KEEPER"


Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2009 by tkarinas

This is an excellent recipe but I only make it when my son, who is allergic to seafood, is not here. It's a keeper recipe though and we will be making it many more times.


Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by tuscalooso

Easy and delicious recipe to prepare on a busy night! The cajun seasoning makes this a spicey dish, but my family loves the taste!

 
 
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