Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Ingredients:

1 ⅓ cups uncooked long grain white rice

2 ⅔ cup chicken broth

1 pound large or jumbo shrimp - peeled and de-veined

4 tablespoons butter - melted, divided.

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Cajun seasoning - see below.

Cajun Seasoning:

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano - may sub an Italian herb blend or herbs de Provence

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30 min

Servings: 4 

Instructions:

1. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the Cajun seasoning, and the rice. 

2. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 

3. While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and remaining Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat. 

4. Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve. 

Notes:

For browned shrimp, you can sauté the shrimp in the pan at the start of the recipe, transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm until the end, then stir into rice and serve. 

 

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