Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
July 18, 2024

Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Home Recipes Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

According to Tiffany at Creme De La Crumb this "is a one-pot wonder full of flavorful shrimp and rice with a Cajun seasoning that the entire family will enjoy!"  

Full Recipe & tips can be found at Creme De La Crumb -https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/cajun-shrimp-and-rice-skillet/

SPICES: 

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

INGREDIENTS:

    • 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 spices above

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 table spoons 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. 

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