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! Seafood is so versatile. Shrimp is great in just about any form, from savory to sweet, in tacos and on the grill, on salads, and in one-pan meals like this one. If you love seafood, but also love the ease of one meal completely cooked in a skillet, this recipe is just for you.
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. Cajun food is basically interpreted to mean “heavily seasoned” — which doesn’t always mean spicy, but often is anyway because of the heavy use of cayenne pepper in a lot of recipes. 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 de-veined
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- cajun seasoning
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