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Meal Prep - 20-minute Cajun Shrimp and Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp
- Onion · diced⅔ cups
- Bell pepper · diced1
- Celery · diced2
- Chicken breast1 ½ lb
- Smoked paprika1 tbsp
- Cayenne pepper1 tsp
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Oregano · dried2 tsp
- Rice · cooked5 cups
- Salt · diced1 can
- Tomato paste5 tbsp
- Shrimp¾ lb
- Bay leaf2
- Black pepper
- Parsley · chopped
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper and celery and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is slightly translucent and browning.
- Raise the heat to medium-high, add the chicken and sear it, adding the smoked paprika, cayenne, oregano and turmeric as it cooks.
- After about 3 minutes, add the leftover cooked rice and fold everything together quickly.
- Immediately add the diced tomatoes, water and tomato paste, stir, lower to medium and bring to a light simmer. Add a few pinches of salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in the raw shrimp and add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on low heat at a gentle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Check that the shrimp are cooked through, then remove from the heat and take out the bay leaves. Stir and let it thicken as it cools slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Summarized from Fit Men Cook's video. Watch it for the details.
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