Southern-Style Spicy Shrimp and Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Southern-Style Spicy Shrimp and Rice Recipe
Description
Southern-Style Spicy Shrimp and Rice features peeled and deveined shrimp simmered in a sauce made from tomato sauce, butter, and a Cajun seasoning blend. The sauce is flavored with aromatic vegetables including jalapenos, onion, celery, and garlic, and enhanced with Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Cooking the sauce to reduce and then briefly simmering the shrimp allows the flavors to meld while keeping the shrimp tender.
The texture presents a saucy, spicy coating enveloping the shrimp with vibrant heat and tang provided by the vinegar and hot sauces. The garnish of fresh parsley, sliced jalapenos, and cherry tomatoes adds freshness and heat contrast. Serving with crusty bread allows soaking up the rich and spicy sauce, making for a satisfying and bold dish.
The recipe suggests adjusting the heat by varying the peppers and choice of hot sauce. The included Cajun seasoning blend imparts a characteristic depth, though store-bought versions can be used. Overall, it's a dish with well-layered southern-inspired flavors and a pleasing balance of spicy, tangy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 jalapeno pepper chopped (use bell peppers for a milder version
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend see recipe notes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- hot sauce Crystal preferably, or similar, about 2-3 tablespoons is good, to taste
- 1 tablespoons sweet chili sauce Sriracha is good here
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-1/2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- For garnish: Chopped fresh parsley, sliced jalapenos or serrano peppers, sliced cherry tomatoes, spicy chili flakes, extra hot sauce
- crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and cook down the peppers, onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook another minute, until you can smell that gorgeous garlic.
- Stir in the butter, tomato sauce, Cajun seasonings, Worcestershire, vinegar, hot sauce and sweet chili sauce. Adjust with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. You can simmer longer to develop more flavor.
- Add the shrimp and cover them with the sauce. Simmer about 5 minutes, stirring here and there, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Increase heat by using spicier peppers or a hotter hot sauce to suit your taste.
- Use a homemade Cajun seasoning blend or your favorite store-bought mix for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1186mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2480IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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