Cajun Stew

Hot, spicy, and satisfying! Perfect for cold winter nights!

Ingredients: 

4 1/2 cups of water 

2 Tbsp butter 

2 Boxes of "Casbah" brand Spanish Rice mix 

1 lb cooked Andouille sausage (or spicy Italian sausage), cut into bite sized pieces 

1/2 lb Peeled and de-veined shrimp 

1 Yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 

4 Stalks of celery, cut into bite sized pieces 

1/2 White onion, cut into small slices 

1/2 Lemon (seeds removed, but lemon not squeezed) 

1 Large tomato, cut into bite sized pieces 

6 Green onions, chopped into 2 cm slices 

 2 Habanero peppers, cross-split, but still whole (keep seeds) 

1 Clove garlic, smashed 

2 Tbsp M & B Spices "Cajun Spice Blend" 

 2 Tbsp black pepper 

2 Tbsp sea salt

Directions 

1) Season shrimp, Andouille and veggies with salt and pepper. 

2) Bring water and butter to a boil in a large stew pot. 

3) Add rice, seasoning, and Cajun mix, and cook for 5 minutes. 

4) Reduce to a slow simmering boil and add all other ingredients, placing lemon in last. 

5) Cook until rice is tender, and shrimp are done. Stir occasionally to mix. 

Dish with large, wide strainer spoon into a bowl, and serve with thick, buttered bread and white wine!