Description
Easy Cajun Shrimp Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with seasoned rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cover, and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a healthier option, use brown rice instead of white rice.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cajun, shrimp, rice, easy recipe, quick meal