Description
Spicy Cajun Shrimp Rice delivers a mouthwatering Louisiana-style feast that dances with bold flavors and zesty seasonings. Hearty rice blanketed with succulent shrimp promises a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1 1/3 cups white rice
- 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant Cajun spice blend by meticulously combining aromatic herbs and spices to create a robust flavor profile.
- In a skillet, toast rice kernels with minced garlic, allowing them to become translucent and fragrant, then sprinkle half the prepared seasoning mixture.
- Pour chicken broth into the rice, allowing it to gently simmer and absorb liquid for approximately 15 minutes until grains become tender and fluffy.
- While rice cooks, prepare shrimp by coating them generously with melted butter and the remaining Cajun seasoning, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly seasoned.
- Carefully introduce the seasoned shrimp into the partially cooked rice, nestling them gently across the surface of the skillet.
- Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes over medium heat, allowing shrimp to turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked through without becoming rubbery.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the dish rest for a moment, allowing flavors to meld and seasoning to distribute evenly across the rice and shrimp.
Notes
- Customize the Cajun seasoning by adjusting spice levels to suit your heat tolerance, balancing cayenne pepper with paprika for a milder kick.
- For a low-carb alternative, swap rice with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to create a lighter, diet-friendly version of the dish.
- Ensure shrimp are evenly coated with seasoning and butter for maximum flavor, cooking just until they turn pink to prevent rubbery texture.
- Enhance protein options by substituting shrimp with chicken or andouille sausage for a versatile one-pan meal that adapts to different preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg