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Day: March 4, 2025

  • Cajun Rice Bake with Okra and Shrimp

    Cajun Rice Bake with Okra and Shrimp

    This is not an authentic NOLA dish, but since it is Fat Tuesday… I thought I’d share this simple, fresh shrimp and okra rice bake I created for an easy Cajun-inspired Mardi Gras meal.

    You could also sauté this on the stove like a jambalaya, but this was easier at the time. It came out better than I thought it would! It would be even better with seasoned crawfish if you have any available.

    Ça c’est bon!

    Cajun Rice Bake with Okra and Shrimp

    TIME:

    30 min

    |

    4-6 people

    HARVEST:

    Celery, onion, garlic green bell pepper or poblano pepper tomatoes, okra

    INGREDIENTS
    1 cup celery, diced
    1 cup onion, diced
    1 cup green pepper, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    3-4 tomatoes, chopped
    Frozen shrimp, cleaned and deveined
    1 cup okra, diced (frozen okay)
    1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
    1-2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
    1 Tbsp. cajun seasoning
    (I like this one HERE)
    2 cups rice, cleaned
    2 cups water
    1-2 bay leaves
    Salt as desired
    1/4 stick of butter (4 Tbsp.)
    NOTE: You can also add chicken or sausage if desired.

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Wash and chop your vegetables.
    2. Place vegetables in an oven-safe baking dish with the frozen shrimp and spices. Add rice, water, and butter; mix together.
    3. Bake at 375F for 30-40 minutes or until rice is cooked.
    4. Remove from the oven and fluff the rice with a fork to mix and incorporate.
    5. Serve with hot sauce and hushpuppies, if ya got ’em!