Description
Easy Cajun Shrimp & Rice is a vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana cuisine to your table. This quick and simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Tender shrimp, seasoned with zesty spices, meld beautifully with hearty brown rice and a rich chicken broth base. With its comforting texture and explosion of flavors, this one-pot meal is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Enjoy the delightful combination of spices and fresh herbs that make this dish not just a meal, but a culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 Tbsps grass-fed butter or ghee
- 3 cups chicken bone broth
- Fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water until it runs clear; drain well.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together all Cajun seasoning ingredients.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and rinsed rice; toast for one minute while stirring.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 22-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cooked shrimp and chopped herbs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg