Cajun Shrimp and Rice
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4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
Cajun Shrimp and Rice
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This shrimp and rice recipe is a quick one-pot meal bubbling over with plump, spicy shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and Cajun-seasoned rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp (medium) peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun Seafood Seasoning divided
- 6 slices Bacon chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp tabasco
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
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Instructions
- Season raw shrimp with 1 teaspoon of cajun seafood seasoning. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven, render bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towel. Leave bacon fat in pan.
- Add onion, green pepper, and celery and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add bay leaf, brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, remaining cajun seafood seasoning, thyme, salt, rice, and chicken broth. Stir to mix and bring to a boil. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Add shrimp, wine and stir to incorporate. Cover with lid and cook for about 3 minutes. Shrimp should be pink and opaque.
- Before serving add the crispy bacon and a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
308mg
(103%)
Sodium
1195mg
(50%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
935IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 308mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 1195mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
33 reviews
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