Cajun Shrimp and Rice

Here's a couple of dishes that include rice. Let's start with a seafood dish

1 stick butter

1 medium onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 1/2 cups seafood or chicken stock

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Creole seasoning, to taste

2 pounds cleaned shrimp, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup water

2 cups cooked rice

Sliced green onions and chopped parsley for garnish

Hot buttered French bread, for serving

Place a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt; add onion and celery, and cook, stirring continually, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlicand cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste and stir to combine; reduce heat and cook stirring continually, for about 10 minutes.

Whisk in stock and season with cayenne and Creole seasoning; bring to a smiier, partially over, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until shrimp are just done (about 5 minutes).

Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into pan; cook, stirring continually, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot rice; garnish with green onions and parsley. Pass French bread at the table.

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