Cajun Prawn & Wild Rice

Published on 2 December 2024 at 19:42

Ingredients

 

  • 200g King Prawns
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups wild rice, rinsed
  • 1 Vegetable stock cube
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 tsps Cajun Seasoning 
  • 1 t bsp minced, fresh parsley (flat-leaf or curl-leaf)
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
  • Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsps of olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add 4 tsps Cajun seasoning and stir until it begins to sizzle, for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add the diced onion and pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft, frepeat after adding 
  • Stir in the rice, coating with oil and seasoning. Then add 4 cups of water, stir again, and cover with a lid. Bring the rice to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is soft.
  • While the rice is cooking, toss the shrimp with 2 tbsps of oil and 4 tsps of Cajun seasoning. 
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsps of oil.  When the oil is warm, add a third of the shrimp, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the shrimp for 3 mins, and then flip them to the other side for another 3 mins. Remove prawn and cover the with foil and keep warm until the rice is ready. Don’t wash your skillet yet!
  • When the rice is finished cooking, heat the skillet and add the rice and shrimp for a few mins. Serve warm directly from the pan or transfer to a large serving bowl. Garnish with minced parsley and fresh lemon juice.