Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe is a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It features tender shrimp and fluffy rice seasoned with bold Cajun spices, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a milder flavor, use less Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg