Cajun Shrimp & Rice SHARE or TAG to Save to your timeline. 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 BROWN rice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges, for serving (optional) (I also added 2 cups chopped asparagus) DIRECTIONS: Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. 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. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired. Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g (source: foodnetwork) Like our page for more recipes, workout tips, motivation & fun: facebook/KarmaNelsonFitness
Posted on: Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:25:18 +0000