Cajun Shrimp and Rice
This easy, one-pan skillet dinner for Cajun Shrimp and Rice combines succulent spiced seafood with tender, aromatic long-grain rice and vibrant garden vegetables. Perfect for busy family nights or casual weekend hosting, it delivers unforgettable Southern comfort with next to no cleanup.
Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2003
This was really good. It was like a jambalaya without the sausage. It was easy to make and relatively cheap. If shrimp is on sale that is. It could use a little more kick, so add more cajun spices or some blackening spices. I will probably make this again.
Tools needed to make this cajun shrimp and rice:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Large nonstick skillet
Cajun Shrimp and Rice
This beautiful Cajun Shrimp and Rice features plump, succulent seafood seared with fragrant spices, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy, seasoned grains. It’s an effortless skillet triumph that turns any busy weeknight into a festive comfort
Ingredients
- 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt-free
- 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
- 1 cup frozen bell pepper stir-fry, thawed (such as Bird's Eye)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup canned Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat. Add shrimp to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add the pepper stir-fry, green onions, and thyme; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in cooked rice, shrimp, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 421Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 481mgSodium 3439mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 54g
