Best 6 Cajun Shrimp Rice Skillet Recipes

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Indulge in a tasteful journey to the heart of Louisiana with our comprehensive guide to creating a remarkable Cajun shrimp rice skillet. A symphony of vibrant flavors, textures, and aromas awaits as we embark on a culinary expedition to craft this classic Southern dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a fusion of tender shrimp, plump rice, the holy trinity of Cajun cuisine, and an array of zesty seasonings. Along this culinary adventure, you'll discover the secrets to achieving perfect rice, selecting succulent shrimp, and building layers of flavor with aromatic vegetables, bold spices, and a touch of Cajun flair. So, gather your ingredients, don your aprons, and prepare to elevate your cooking skills as we delve into the art of crafting a mouthwatering Cajun shrimp rice skillet that will leave you craving for more.

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CAJUN SHRIMP & RICE SKILLET



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Make and share this Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jonathan Melendez

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 3/4 cups chicken stock or 2 3/4 cups water
1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 lemon, juiced plus lemon wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons sliced scallions (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Season with half of the Cajun seasoning and then stir in the rice. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover with a lid, place in the oven and cook until the stock has absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and remove the lid.
  • Place the shrimp on top along with the remaining Cajun seasoning, and replace the lid. Return to the oven and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Remove from the oven, remove lid and gently fold in the lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with sliced scallions and lemon wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 147.8, Sodium 886.4, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 25.7

CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 bunches scallions, chopped
3 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.
  • Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 176 milligrams, Sodium 537 milligrams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams

ONE-SKILLET CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE



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Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup brown rice
1 pound shrimp, deveined
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed
2 celery ribs, finely sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 links andouille sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a rice cooker along with 2 cups water; set it and forget it.
  • Arrange the shrimp on a plate in a single layer and dust with 2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning and a little salt.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and green bell pepper and saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the andouille, scooting the veggies to the side so that the sausage can get a good sear on both sides. Remove the goods from the skillet and reserve in a bowl.
  • There should be enough oil in the skillet, but if it's on the dry side, add a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and sear on both sides, 2 minutes tops. Add the shrimp to the sausage bowl.
  • Add the broth, milk and remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Make a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Whisk it with a fork, then slowly pour the slurry into the skillet. Cook the sauce, whisking, until it thickens just a tad. Add the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt. Stir for just a few seconds and taste it. Is the sauce where you want it? Maybe a little black pepper? Little more lemon? Do it.
  • Now, add the reserved veggies and meats to the skillet and toss to combine. It's seriously so silky and luscious you'll weep.
  • Serve this over your brown rice, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges, and that's all she wrote. So eat. Time to eat.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE



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A one-skillet weeknight dinner with a Cajun accent. Who can resist this riff on jambalaya with spicy pork sausage, shrimp, and the Louisiana trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery?

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, thinly sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large tomatoes, cored and diced 1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (from 2), for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Add sausage; cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and rice; cook over high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Return sausage with any juices to skillet. Stir in broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; arrange in a single layer atop rice. Cover; cook until bright pink, 4 minutes. Uncover; let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with scallions.

CAJUN SHRIMP SKILLET



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There's plenty of sauce with these shrimp-I always have some bread on the side to soak it up. Make it your own by using your favorite amber beer or flavorful broth. -Mark Oppe, North Pole, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup amber beer or beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked grits, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in beer, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve over grits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN SHRIMP



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Shrimp seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.

Provided by SlimCookins

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 258.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 443.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, succulent shrimp. Frozen shrimp can be used, but fresh shrimp will yield the best results.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important to watch it closely to avoid overcooking. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a good quality rice. A long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, will work well in this dish. Short-grain rice, such as sushi rice, will become too sticky.
  • Season the rice well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper to the rice. This will help to bring out the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Add vegetables to your liking. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include chopped bell peppers, onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served hot and fresh out of the skillet.

Conclusion:

This Cajun shrimp and rice skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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