Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a one-pot wonder full of flavorful shrimp and rice with a Cajun seasoning that the entire family will enjoy!
Although this might contain just a few more ingredients than my 5-ingredient recipes, don’t let that scare you off. This Cajun shrimp comes together in just 30 quick minutes and leaves plenty of room for a little kitchen dancing here and there with your significant other or little ones.
The secret ingredient is the right seasoning! To make your own Cajun spices, combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, cracked black pepper, onion powder, dried oregano (or other Italian herbs), cayenne, and crushed red pepper flakes in the measurement increments listed in the recipe. Double or triple the amount to fill a whole spice jar. Happy seasoning!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 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 oregano may sub an Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes