Description
A quick and easy one-pan Cajun Shrimp and Rice dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn a lovely pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the long-grain rice and Cajun seasoning, stirring well.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring it to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a creamy twist, add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg