Cajun Shrimp Rice Skillet
A quick one-pan meal featuring tender, spiced shrimp and fluffy rice tossed in a homemade Cajun seasoning. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's an easy, family-friendly dinner with bold Southern flavor.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
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 or Italian herb blend/Herbes de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cajun Seasoning:
- Combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
Cook Rice and Shrimp:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, half of the prepared Cajun seasoning, and the uncooked rice, stirring to coat the rice in butter and spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth, increase heat until it comes to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking.
- While the rice simmers, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter with the leftover Cajun seasoning. Toss the shrimp in this mixture until they are well coated.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the partially cooked rice, cover again, and continue to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the skillet mixture gently, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.