Best Cajun Style White Rice Recipes

CAJUN-STYLE WHITE RICE

Steps:

• In a 3-quart heavy saucepan wash rice in several changes of water, pouring off each change of water carefully, until water is almost clear. Drain rice in a sieve and return to pan. Add 3 cups water and salt and bring to a boil, uncovered, without stirring. Boil mixture until surface of rice is covered with steam holes and grains on top appear dry, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook rice, covered, without stirring, 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE

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

CAJUN CREOLE STYLE RICE

Steps:

• saute vegetables in butter over medium heat until soft.
• add all other ingredients and stir well bring to a boil reduce the heat and cover.
• turn heat to low for 25 minutes.

CAJUN RICE

Steps:

• Cook onion in oil till tender but still opaque.
• Add broth, pepper strips and seasonings.
• Bring to a rolling boil; stir in rice.
• Cover and remove from the heat.
• Let set for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.