Description
A delicious Cajun shrimp and rice dish that’s full of flavor and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Fresh shrimp (large, peeled, and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Long-grain rice
- 2 cups Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and celery, cooking until they soften and release their delightful fragrance, about 5 minutes.
- Season the shrimp with Cajun spices. In a bowl, toss your shrimp with a generous sprinkle of Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Cook the shrimp until they’re pink and opaque. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine with rice and broth. Stir in cooked rice and chicken broth, bringing everything to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble away for about 10 minutes.
- Finish with fresh herbs for brightness. Just before serving, stir in chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as celery or carrots for more variety.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg