Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe is a flavorful one-pan dish that combines juicy shrimp with Cajun spices, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic rice. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
For the Rice:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside to marinate while you start the rice.
- Cook the Rice: In a large skillet, sauté onion and red bell pepper. Add garlic, then rice and toast. Add chicken broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sear marinated shrimp in a separate skillet until cooked through.
- Assemble: Fluff the rice, top with shrimp, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for extra fiber—adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- Enhance with andouille sausage or green onions for more Cajun flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
