Cajun Spicy Shrimp with Nutty Short-grain Brown Rice

 

Serving 4  and Prep / Cook Time About 35 - 45 minutes

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Cajun Spicy Shrimp with Brown Rice! 🌶️🍤 This dish is a vibrant explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Louisiana. Imagine succulent shrimp, perfectly seasoned with a zesty blend of Creole spices, nestled on a bed of nutty brown rice and colorful bell peppers. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration on a plate! Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress and delight. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking – your taste buds are in for a treat! 🍽️✨

Enjoy the culinary journey! 😋

Ingredients   

• 1-pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (follow package directions)
• 1 cup diced onions
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/ cup diced green bell pepper 
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh, finely chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add Shrimp and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp and place on a plate to add back in at the end.

2. Add olive oil and the butter to the skillet, add diced onions, minced garlic, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly softened.

3. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

4. Add the red curry paste and Creole seasoning to the skillet, stirring well to coat the vegetables evenly.

5. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.

6. Then add shrimp back to the skillet, stirring occasionally to combine with sauce and vegetables. 

7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Use a platter or large serving bowl and place cooked brown rice in the bowl.  Then top the rice with the Cajun Spicy shrimp. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

Enjoy this recipe! 😋

Pinto Beans & Short Grain Brown Rice

Yes, you can make Pinto Beans & Rice without all the fat, but yet keep the flavor and taste for a healthy heart. This bountiful dish is brimming with fiber and many important nutrients essential to good health.  Nutty flavor of the steam brown rice enhances the flavor of the pinto beans. This recipe is quick and easy side dish that will accent any protein or vegetable.

Prep Essentials

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 - 50 minutes

Servings: 6

Recipe Essential Tools 

Aroma Rice Cooker is my choice.

Cook rice according to rice cooker instructions.

For Stove top – depending on servings Combine rice, water, and olive oil in a pot, and bring to a boil.  Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

·       1 cup short or long grain brown rice

·       2 cups chicken broth

·       1 can Pinto Beans, with liquid

·       1 teaspoon olive oil

·       1 teaspoon ground smoke paprika

·       1 teaspoon ground cumin

·       1 teaspoon ground coriander

·       2 teaspoon Braggs Liquid Amino’s or low-sodium soy sauce

·      Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish

·       Salt to taste; optional  

Recipe Directions

1.  Place rice in cooker and add chicken broth, close the lid and press brown rice button.  “And that is it”.  If using stovetop method see instruction above.

2.  Heat Pinto beans in medium saucepan over medium heat for 3 – 5 minutes.  Add oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, and Bragg’s liquid.  Add salt if desired; mix well.

3.  Once rice is done, take a fork and fluff rice to separate the grains, then add beans to rice and gently fold.   Place beans and rice in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chop parsley.