Cajun Shrimp and Rice (Shrimp Delicate)

Cooked Cajun shrimp laying on a bed of rice garnished with green onions in a blue bowl.

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Cajun Shrimp and Rice (Shrimp Delicate)

Cajun shrimp and rice, also known as shrimp delicate, is a savory shrimp dish served with a rich velvety gravy over rice.

Course Entrees, Main Courses

Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Servings people

Calories 292kcal

Author Lisa Bynum

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 celery rib chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 green onions green and white parts, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 pound medium shrimp peeled and de-veined
4 to 6 servings hot cooked long grain white rice

Instructions

Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the garlic and sauté for 30seconds.
Gradually add the flour and stir for one minute to make a roux.
Stir in the brown sugar, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper
Add the green onions, parsley, and broth. Season with additional salt if needed.
Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and heated through.
Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

* 1 serving = 1 cup rice + 5 shrimp

Storage: Uneaten shrimp delicate should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator within two hours. Shrimp should be consumed within four days.

Reheating: Reheat the shrimp in a saucepan over low heat. Cook just until the shrimp and gravy are heated through.

Freezing: Freeze the shrimp with the gravy in an airtight container or freezer bag. Consume within three months. Allow the shrimp the thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat the shrimp in a saucepan over low heat. Cook just until the shrimp and gravy are heated through.

Inspired by Louisiana Seafood.

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