Cajun Shrimp and Rice

Ingredients

• 500 grams Medium Shrimp ((1 pound) Cleaned and deveined)
• 1+1/4 cups Long grain White rice
• 2-3 tablespoon Cajun Spice mix (ref note 1)
• 2 tablespoon Oil / Butter
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp Minced garlic
• 2-3 Medium ripe tomatoes ((about 1 cup) ref note 2)
• 1 cup bell pepper (diced)
• 2.5 cups chicken stock
• Salt to taste (ref note 3)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat dry the cleaned shrimp well. Toss with a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil/butter in a pan. Arrange seasoned shrimps in a single layer. Cook on medium-high heat for not more than 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and keep aside.

3. 3

   Add remaining butter and Oil to the same pan. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until onion is softened.

4. 4

   Add rice to the pan. Toast rice in low-medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring in between. At the end of this step rice should look slightly toasty.

5. 5

   Add Chopped red bell pepper, tomato and remaining Cajun seasoning. Give everything a good mix.

6. 6

   Add warm stock. Check seasoning, and add more salt if required. Cover and cook untill the rice is cooked 3/4th.

7. 7

   Stir in shrimp. Cover and let it cook another 5-6 minutes on low flame or until the rice is cooked through.

8. 8

   Let it rest for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Using a fork gently separate the rice grain.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh cilantro/parsley.