NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP AND RICE

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This quick-cooking New Orleans classic is spicy and hearty-and turns any meal into a festive occasion. It's chockful of green bell peppers, whole plum tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
6 canned whole plum tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can), crushed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
1 pound large shrimp (21 to 30), peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, and stir until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, spices, salt, and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft and mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, and serve over rice.

ALC SAYED
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of shrimp and rice, and it always turns out great. I also like to add different vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and celery.


Abel Moges
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and rice cook together in one pot, so it's a breeze to clean up.


Rahul Xxx
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Leyla James
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the rice is so fluffy.


Tahira Bangash
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the rice is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Rakib Islam Nayon
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm entertaining guests. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Jacob Brisebois
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of shrimp and rice, and it always turns out great. I also like to add different vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and celery.


Joshua Olaboye
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp and rice cook together in one pot, so it's a breeze to clean up.


Menzi Mthethwa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Franzese
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the rice is so fluffy.


George Dominguez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the rice is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Johura a Akter
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the way the shrimp and rice cook together in one pot. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Syns Azam
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp were juicy and the rice was cooked to perfection.


Tremaine Mohan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.