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Cajun Shrimp Stew
with rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Shrimp
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Carrot & Celery Blend
- 2 oz. Bacon Bits
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ oz. Flour
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories420
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat11g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1780mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell peppers into 1/2" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.Combine panko and 1 tsp. olive oil on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave until golden-brown and toasted, 2-3 minutes, stirring once halfway through.Remove from microwave and stir in half the blackening seasoning (reserve remaining for stew).Pat shrimp dry and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. -
2 Start the Stew
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, bacon, carrot celery blend, white portions of green onions, bell peppers, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Cover and cook, 4 minutes.Uncover and add Cajun seasoning (to taste) and remaining blackening seasoning. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the Cajun seasoning. Stir occasionally until vegetables are browned, 3-4 minutes.Stir flour in until no dry flour remains.Stir in 1 cup water and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. -
3 Finish the Stew
Once simmering, add shrimp and stir until coated in sauce. Cover and cook until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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4 Microwave Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave and season with 1/4 tsp. salt. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with stew and garnishing with green portions of green onions and toasted panko. Bon appétit!
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