Louisiana shrimp rice

Name: Louisiana shrimp rice
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 350 g peeled prawns; 2 tbsp oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 200 g long-grain rice; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp dried thyme; 500 ml chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; salt, pepper; spring onion and parsley, to serve

Time: 40 min4 servingsapprox. 480 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 27 g protein / serving

Louisiana prawns and rice are at the heart of Cajun and Creole cooking: the so-called "holy trinity" (onion, pepper, celery) provides the flavour base, Cajun seasoning the warmth, and the prawns the sweetness of the sea.

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Method

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Toss the prawns with salt and half a teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning.
In a large, deep frying pan or saucepan, soften the onion, pepper and celery (the "holy trinity") in the oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, then add the rice and spices and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the stock, add the bay leaf, season with salt, bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
Lay the prawns on top of the rice, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes more until the prawns are pink and the rice is tender.
Rest uncovered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and serve sprinkled with spring onion and parsley.

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Tips

Add the prawns only at the end, because they toughen quickly.
Don't stir the rice while it cooks so it doesn't turn sticky.
If you have no Cajun seasoning, use a mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper.
It keeps for 2 days in the fridge; because of the prawns, don't overheat it.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking?

Creole is tomato-based, more urban cooking; Cajun is more rustic, country-style and spicier.

What can replace the prawns?

Chicken, sausage or white fish.

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