Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner packed with bold Cajun spices, juicy shrimp, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced peppers and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked rice and remaining 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
- Pour in chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat by increasing or omitting the red pepper flakes.
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for an even faster meal; just add them at the end to warm through.
- This dish works well with brown rice, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
