Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

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4.9

3,312 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    453 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

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!  

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Ingredients

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  • 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

cajun seasoning

  • 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
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Instructions

  1. 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. 
  2. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 
  3. While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and remaining cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat. 
  4. 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. 

Notes

  • For browned shrimp, you can saute the shrimp in the pan at the start of the recipe, transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm until the end, then stir into rice and serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 2174mg (91%) Potassium 319mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 703IU (14%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 199mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 2174mg 91%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 703IU 14%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 199mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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