Cajun shrimp and rice scampi
Cajun shrimp and rice scampi

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

I also tried it with chicken. Pretty darn good yall.lol #Cajun #ShrimpScampi #Shrimp Social Media: Instagram. Jen gets the kitchen sizzling with her Cajun shrimp scampi.

Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. Cajun shrimp and rice scampi is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look wonderful.

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

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

We went with bell peppers, onions, and corn, but any stir-fry vegetable would work here. When cooking the shrimp, make sure you have a single layer. If you overcrowd the pan, you risk. I added Cajun spices to top off and it hit the spot.

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

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