Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan dish featuring spicy Cajun shrimp and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails off)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth (or seafood broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for color and depth)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust based on broth)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Optional: lemon wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Season shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and toss with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning and paprika.
- Sear shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove to a plate.
- Sauté veggies: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook onion and bell peppers 3–4 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Toast rice: Add rice to the skillet and stir 1 minute to coat and lightly toast.
- Simmer: Stir in broth and tomato paste (if using). Add remaining 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish: Return shrimp to the skillet and gently fold in. Cover 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot (add lemon or hot sauce if you like).
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Use seafood broth for a richer flavor.
- Serve with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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