Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a flavor-packed one-pan meal that is quick and easy to make. Tender shrimp cooked with aromatic Cajun seasoning and fluffy rice make for a delicious dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Rice:
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Cajun seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, may sub an Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Cajun Seasoning: Whisk together all of the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning.
- Cook Rice: Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare Shrimp: While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by tossing them in the remaining melted butter and Cajun seasoning.
- Combine Shrimp and Rice: Stir the shrimp into the rice, cover, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the Cajun seasoning, and the rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
