Name: Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup dry converted rice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined.); 6 ounce beef smoked sausage; 5 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided (1 + 2 + 2)); 1/2 large onion, white or yellow; 1 medium green bell pepper; 7 teaspoon minced garlic (from the jar or fresh); 8 ounce cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)

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Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.

Combine salt, paprika, thyme and pepper in a large bowl. Add the shrimp &amp; sausage with 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat.

In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp &amp; sausage and sauté, for about 4 minutes until shrimp is firm and pink. Transfer shrimp and sausage to a plate and set aside.

On the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onions and bell pepper. Sauté until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes and rice; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp &amp; sausage back in and stir to combine all ingredients.

Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet

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