Cajun shrimp with bell pepper rice

Fill the saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Finely dice the onion, garlic and celery. Cut the bell pepper into thin strips. Set aside.

Add the rice to the boiling water with a pinch of salt and cook for 12 min over medium heat, uncovered.

In the skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and celery and cook for 3 min, stirring.

Stir in the smoked paprika and thyme, mix well and cook for 1 min to wake up the flavors.

Add the bell pepper strips to the skillet and cook for 2 min over high heat.

Drain the shrimp and add them to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 2 min over high heat until they turn pink.

Take the saucepan off the heat, drain the rice in the colander and set aside.

Add the drained rice to the skillet with the shrimp and vegetables. Mix well over low heat for 1 min to combine.