Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet Recipe
This Cajun shrimp and rice skillet recipe is an easy, one-pan meal that's packed with flavor. And it's ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup uncooked white long grain rice
- 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound large jumbo shrimp de-veined
- 4 tablespoons butter melt divided
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Cajun seasoning see below
- Cajun seasoning
- 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 rosemary may be used in place of an Italian herb mixture or Herbs de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
Instructions
- All the ingredients to make the cajun seasoning are combined in a bowl. Over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter into a large aluminum skillet. Stir in the garlic, half of cajun seasoning, the rice, and the water.
- Mix in chicken broth. Cook for 15 mins, stirring once or twice throughout.
- While the rice is being cooked, prepare the shrimp. Sprinkle the sauce over the shrimp, and toss well.
- Stir in the shrimp and cover. Cook for another 3-5 mins until shrimp are opaque and pink. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if you like and enjoy.
