CAJUN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND OKRA
In this salad, okra is cooked quickly to keep it from becoming mushy, yet long enough to release the natural thickeners that help form a salad dressing and keep the rice moist.
Provided by Serena Ball
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Cajun seasoning: Combine the garlic powder, oregano, paprika, allspice, if using, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- For the salad: Combine 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning with the rice and cook according to the rice package directions. Set aside in a bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, oil and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 1-inch opening for a vent. Microwave at 80-percent power, stirring once per minute, until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and the cooking liquid to the rice. (Save the remainder of the Cajun seasoning for another use.)
- In a small saucepan, bring the okra and 1/2 cup water to a boil; cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add to the shrimp and rice.
- Stir the bell pepper and parsley into the rice salad and serve at room temperature.
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FAHAD PROSH
f@aol.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch during the week.
shenn fernando
fernandos42@hotmail.comI didn't have any okra, so I used green beans instead. It was still really good.
Salahi Harees2007
s-h@aol.comI'm allergic to shrimp, so I used chicken instead. It turned out just as delicious.
Renel Dean-Crewe
d_r68@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the shrimp and okra.
Ian MacLeo
imacleo78@gmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp and rice.
Malik Muhammad Afzal
m-a@aol.comThe instructions were easy to follow and the salad turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ramit Bhandari
ramit.bhandari@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
ahmadullah nematzada
n87@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Tareen Khalid
k-tareen9@aol.comI'm not a big fan of okra, but I really enjoyed this salad. The shrimp and rice were cooked perfectly.
Aftab raj
a_raj81@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the addition of okra.
Pradip Karki
pradipkarki92@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kenny Khumalo
k-khumalo87@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
Joseph Guerra
j@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The shrimp is tender, the okra is slightly crunchy, and the rice is fluffy.
Luis Magallanes SR
l.s@hotmail.comThis Cajun rice salad is a keeper! The flavors are incredible, and the shrimp and okra are cooked perfectly.