Cajun Shrimp and Rice!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
• Salt and pepper
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 bunches scallions, chopped
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Optional: 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, and any other veggies you have around to add

What to do:

1. Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat until fragrant (1 minute). Add the Cajun seasoning, tomato paste, and shrimp and cook  until the shrimp begin to curl (1 minute). Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the tomatoes and scallions (and optional veggies) and cook, stirring, for 1 minutes. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warm and the shrimp are opaque (3 minutes or so). Stir in the parsley and serve with the lemon, if desired.