CAJUN SHRIMP & RICE

CAJUN SHRIMP & RICE 1 1/3 cups uncooked long grain white rice 2 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided 1 teaspoon minced garlic cajun seasoning see below cajun seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Mix together all of the ingredients for the cajun seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 table spoons melted butter and remaining cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat. Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.