Cajun-Style Shrimp & Rice
Learn how to layer flavors and season this Cajun-Style Shrimp & Rice Dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- ½ bell pepper diced
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 pound shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
Base
- Sauté Holy Trinity (onion, bell pepper, celery) in butter and oil until softened. This forms the aromatic backbone.
Season & Add Shrimp
- Sprinkle paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper. Sear shrimp 2–3 minutes per side.
Taste & Adjust
- Sample shrimp and vegetables, adjusting spice and salt.
Finish
- Toss in rice, melt a bit more butter, and taste. Add final pinch of salt if needed.