New Orleans Shrimp, Beans and Rice

I love New Orleans cooking. So do my kids. One of my favorite dishes is shrimp, beans and rice. There are many variations and you can add additional ingredients to your liking. Simple to make, and oh so good. Try it with different variations each time you make it.


Ingredients


Red Bean and Rice Mix or 2-3 cups of Long Grain Rice and 1 16 oz Kidney Beans

1/2 cup red onion diced

1-1 1/2 lbs. of Shrimp

1/2 cup diced tomatoes (Fire Roasted)

2 tsp of Slap Yo Mama Seasoning

Fresh Parsley

1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter

1-2  garlic cloves chopped thinly     

Optional Ingredients

1lb of Kielbasa

8ozs of Okra

8ozs Corn

In a skillet, cook the shrimp with the butter, olive oil, garlic and red onion. Add the Slap Yo Mama Seasoning as the shrimp is cooking. (Scallions are nice addition if you want to try them in place of the red onion) Add the Diced Tomatoes and Okra. (In a separate skillet, prepare the Kielbasa. Brown on both sides and set aside.

In a separate skillet of sauce pan prepare the rice according to the direction that came with it. In a large mixing bowl, mix all of the ingredients together and stir a few times to mix in the flavors. Top with some parsley. Dinner is served!