Cajun Shrimp & Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt and Pepper

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 -2 tablespoons of butter (I use Kerry Gold Irish butter)

• 2 tablespoons any Cajun seasoning

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or dried garlic

• 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon of gingerbread spice (of fresh ginger grated)

• Limes and Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

• 1-2 packages of Uncle Ben’s Jasmine Ready Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Add olive oil and Cajun seasoning and toss until coated.

2. 2

   In a skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat. Add shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with garlic, ginger, and chili pepper flakes, to taste. Cook for a few minutes on both sides until pink and cooked through. Add 2 tablespoons water or broth to the pan to deglaze the browned bits and spices to coat the shrimp. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Garnish the shrimp with fresh parsley and more crushed chili pepper flakes if desired. And add the limes.

4. 4

   Follow the directions on the rice packages (ready in 90 seconds) and pour shrimp over the rice.

5. 5

   You can also use the shrimp for tacos or a salad, whatever floats your boat!