Welcome to the world of flavors! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Louisiana, where we'll explore the art of cooking the ultimate Cajun shrimp over coconut rice. This mouthwatering dish is a fusion of bold Cajun spices and the delicate sweetness of coconut, promising an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Cajun country. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create this flavorful masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets to cooking the best Cajun shrimp over coconut rice.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE
You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a bit of lime and you've got a smart entree that's company worthy. -Charla Arnold, North Branch, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place coconut milk in a 2-cup measure; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, combine rice, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coconut milk mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining salt., Stir green onions into rice. Serve with shrimp and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 26g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CAJUN SHRIMP OVER COCONUT RICE
based on a recipe from intermezzo magazine. i use my mango peach salsa recipe#53388 and this is a lovely dish
Provided by chia2160
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350, preheat broiler to high.
- for the rice:.
- melt butter in an oven safe dutch oven.
- add scallions, garlic and ginger and cook until softened.
- add rice, stir one minute.
- add lemon and lime juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, bring to a boil.
- cover and place in oven, bake 20 minutes.
- remove, lift lid and let it cool 10 minutes.
- fluff with a fork and mix in coconut milk and coconut.
- cook over low heat until warmed through.
- for shrimp: coat with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
- thread 3 shrimp vertically on each skewer and broil 2 minutes per side.
- serve shrimp over rice garnished with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.5
CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.
- Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 176 milligrams, Sodium 537 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams
CAJUN SHRIMP IN RICE
a not so fast spicey treat. I started it around one in the afternoon and finaly ate it around 8. the longer you simmer your veggies the better it will taste and i wouldnt go for anything under an hour but dont simmer them so long they break down
Provided by chefraven
Categories Cajun
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- bring five quarts of water to a boil in a medium stock pot.
- add cajun seasoning , old bay, white and black pepper, coriander, salt, tabasco, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bay, and shrimp to your water boil 8 minutes
- remove shrimp from water (save your water its gonna be your base) chill shrimp in large bowl of ice water, remove and bag shrimp when chilled, refridgerate
- add bell pepper onion celery tomatoes and garlic to water simmer for 1 hour.
- remove 4 cups of the water from your pot set aside in medium sauce pan and simmer.
- add wild rice to pot of veggies simmer 45 minutes.
- when 20 minutes are left on your timer add long grain rice to suce pan simmer rest of the 45 minutes
- remove both pots from heat add rice to pot of veggies and fold in your chilled shrimp cover and stew 45 mins off heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.7, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 294.5, Sodium 1080.4, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 39.8
CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE
A one-skillet weeknight dinner with a Cajun accent. Who can resist this riff on jambalaya with spicy pork sausage, shrimp, and the Louisiana trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery?
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and rice; cook over high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Return sausage with any juices to skillet. Stir in broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; arrange in a single layer atop rice. Cover; cook until bright pink, 4 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with scallions.
CURRY-COCONUT SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp in a lightly spiced coconut curry sauce. Serve over hot cooked brown rice.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, red pepper, and garlic until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Season with cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into shrimp mixture, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, and remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 175.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CAJUN SHRIMP
Steps:
- Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE
I have a friend with Celiac's disease and I serve this when she comes over for lunch. It lets her have something besides meat and potatoes. It's become a requested recipe. -Ruth Miller, Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and Cajun seasoning in oil and butter until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute later. Add peas and rice. Cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COCONUT RICE WITH SHRIMP AND CORN
This summery, one-pot dish has everything you need: fresh shrimp nestled in creamy coconut rice, with pops of summer corn and basil. Lime cuts through the richness and adds some bright tartness. To easily shave corn kernels off the cob, lay your cob flat on your cutting board. With a chef's knife, lob off one side. Rotate the cob so that the flat side is on the cutting board and repeat, running around all four sides. Frozen wild shrimp is an excellent weeknight staple, as it thaws and cooks quickly. You can always keep it on hand and thaw just as much as you need, which ensures optimal freshness.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dinner, seafood
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pot, heat coconut oil over medium. Add the onion, ginger and jalapeño and season with the 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add the rice and sauté for another minute. Then stir in the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer but avoid scorching.
- Stir in the shrimp and corn, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked through and the rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Add more water by 1/2 cups throughout cooking as needed if the water has been absorbed, but the rice is still too firm.)
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest and basil; season to taste with salt. Serve immediately with lime wedges and topped with more basil.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your dish the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to infuse the shrimp with flavor.
- Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet: This will help to sear the shrimp and give it a nice color.
- Serve the shrimp over coconut rice: Coconut rice is a great side dish for Cajun shrimp. It's flavorful and easy to make.
Conclusion:
Cajun shrimp over coconut rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful marinade and then seared in a hot skillet. The coconut rice is cooked in coconut milk and has a slightly sweet flavor. The two dishes come together to create a meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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