Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
453 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
Description
The Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe integrates peeled, deveined shrimp with rice cooked in a seasoned buttery broth. The homemade cajun seasoning blends paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and other spices to give the dish its distinctive regional flavor. The rice is cooked with half the seasoning and garlic in butter and chicken broth until tender, then the shrimp coated with the remaining spice mix and butter are stirred in and cooked until just opaque. This yields rice that is fluffy and infused with spice alongside juicy shrimp with a buttery, spicy coating.
The dish is usually served as a complete skillet meal, requiring no extra sides. It works well for a satisfying dinner or a comforting lunch. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a touch of freshness. The combination of rice absorbing the flavorful broth and the well-seasoned shrimp creates a balanced and filling plate.
For more pronounced shrimp flavor, the recipe suggests sautéing the shrimp separately at the start to brown them, then adding back into the rice before serving. This step enhances texture and caramelization without compromising tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and de-veined, large or jumbo
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- Cajun seasoning see below
cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano may sub an Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence, dried
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout.
- 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.
- 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 a deeper shrimp flavor and slight browning, sauté shrimp first, then keep warm and stir into cooked rice at the end.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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