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Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try our Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe for a flavorful dinner tonight!


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)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg