Description
A comforting one-pan meal with tender shrimp, aromatic spices, and creamy rice that transports you to the South.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until soft and golden.
- Stir in the rice, allowing it to toast for 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; watch it bubble.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg