Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a one-pot wonder full of flavorful shrimp and rice with a Cajun seasoning that the entire family will enjoy!
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 453 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 2174 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp (peeled and de-veined )
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted, divided)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- cajun seasoning (see below)
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (may sub an Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instruction:
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the cajun seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice.
- Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout.
- While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 table spoons melted butter and remaining cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat.
- Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
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FAQ
What is the most popular way to cook shrimp?
Sautéed shrimp is the best way to cook shrimp, and often the fastest. Popular recipes using this technique include Teriyaki Shrimp, Blackened Shrimp and Garlic Butter Shrimp. For this method, you need to place a non-stick pan or skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
What to season already cooked shrimp with?
Simple garlic and butter can add a mild but tasty flavor to shrimp. Add about a spoonful or so of butter and a couple of cloves of minced garlic to your shrimp. Mix the shrimp together until they’re coated in the garlic and butter and then enjoy.
How do you cook shrimp and keep it juicy?
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- Sauteed Spinach.
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- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
- Shishito Peppers.
What goes good with shrimp?
Potato/corn starch will absorb the smell and dirt from the shrimp. Rinse the shrimp under running water.
