Ingredients
- 200g king prawns
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups wild rice, rinsed
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tsps Slap ya Mama cajun seasoning
- Sea salt & ground black pepper
- 1 t bsp minced, fresh parsley
- 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.