Best 9 Cajun Style Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of Cajun-style rice pilaf, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. This flavorful dish combines aromatic rice, savory Cajun spices, and a medley of vegetables and meat, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to explore new cuisines, this article will guide you through the steps to prepare an unforgettable Cajun-style rice pilaf that will transport you to the heart of the Bayou.

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CAJUN RICE PILAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup wild rice blend in boiling salted water until tender, about 40 minutes; drain. Brown 3 ounces each ground pork and chopped andouille sausage in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 chopped red bell pepper, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, the cooked rice and 1 bunch chopped scallions and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Per serving: Calories: 214; Total Fat: 10 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 23 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 19 milligrams;
  • Sodium: 324 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 324 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CAJUN-STYLE RICE PILAF



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Bring the spirit of Bourbon Street to your gathering with this modern take on a rice pilaf with Italian sausage and shrimp!

Provided by Chateau Ste Michelle

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Italian sausage links
2 ¼ cups water, divided
1 pound shell-on medium shrimp
3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped onions
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ cup Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Rosé
⅓ cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Boil sausage in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes. While the sausage is boiling, remove the shells from the shrimp. Put shells and tails in 2 cups of water. Bring shrimp water to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Grill the sausage links for about 5 minutes or until they are completely cooked through. Brush the shrimp with 1/2 tablespoon oil and grill about 2 minutes per side. Pull off and set aside.
  • Heat a medium pot on medium high heat and add vegetable oil, onions, and red pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add Cajun seasoning and rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the Syrah Rose, stir for a few seconds, and strain the shrimp stock into the pot. Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop the shrimp and sausage into bite-sized pieces.
  • Once rice is done, add peas, shrimp, and sausage and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 194.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 948.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



One Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cajun spice, onion, bell pepper, black beans, rice, chopped tomato, chicken stock, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, hot paprika, black pepper, onion salt, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken breasts
¼ cup cajun spice, to taste, extra for seasoning chicken
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup rice
15 oz chopped tomato, 1 can
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and then the cajun spice mix (store-bought or homemade)
  • Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
  • Add some more oil and fry the onions and peppers until softened.
  • Add the black beans and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and fry for a further minute.
  • Place the chicken back on and cover in chopped tomatoes.
  • Add chicken stock and more cajun spice (to taste).
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

CAJUN RICE PILAF (RICE COOKER)



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Recipe is from B. Mills & A. Ross' "Desperation Dinners" column in the {Raleigh NC) News & Observer. Posting b/c I want to be able to find the recipe.... sounds delicious! NOTE: Stove top instructions are included in the recipe.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup bacon bits (or 4 oz finely diced ham, kielbasa or andouille sausage)
1/2 small onion (for 1/2 c diced)
1 small celery rib (for 1/2 c diced)
1 cup long grain rice

Steps:

  • Pour chicken broth into rice cooker.
  • Crumble bouillon cube to a powder and add to broth.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and pepper.
  • Add bacon bits, diced onion, diced celery, and rice. Stir well.
  • Turn rice cooker on ad cook until machine shuts off (or shifts to WARM mode) and rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir and fluff rice with fork (or paddle utensil provided with rice cooker) and serve.
  • STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients, except rice, to medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender, appx 17 minutes. Stir and fluff rice with fork and serve.
  • NOTES: You may add up to 1/3 c additional veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cooked red beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 731.7, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.9

RICE PILAF



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups rice
Salt
Pepper
3 cups chicken stock, warmed
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup toasted pinenuts

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan and cook onion over medium heat until golden. Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to low. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in parsley.

THREE-RICE PILAF



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My family's favorite rice dish is this tempting medley of white, brown and wild rice. I prepare it as a side dish or a stuffing. In fall I add chopped dried apricots, and for the holidays I mix in dried cranberries. My guests always ask for seconds. -Ricki Bingham, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute brown rice, carrots, onion and mushrooms in oil for 10 minutes or until rice is golden. , Add wild rice, broth, thyme, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Stir in long grain rice; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and wild rice is tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in apricots, green onions, salt and pepper. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SAUSAGE RICE PILAF



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In Goshen, Indiana, Deborah Downing serves this nicely seasoned rice casserole with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread or rolls. "It's one of our favorite sausage recipes. My family likes freshly grated Parmesan cheese on their helpings. More Sausage Dinner Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 cups water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until onion is tender. Add rice, consomme, water and oregano; mix well. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CAJUN FISH & RICE PILAF (21 DAY WONDER DIET: DAY 19)



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Make and share this Cajun Fish & Rice Pilaf (21 Day Wonder Diet: Day 19) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, trimmed and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
360 g white fish fillets
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Spray base of a medium saucepan with cooking oil. Cook onion, celery and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant.
  • Add rice; stir to coat in mixture. Add stock; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered tightly, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.
  • Meanwhile, spray medium frying pan with cooking oil. Sprinkle fish with cajun spice; cook in pan.
  • Serve pilaf with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 514.2, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 45

CAJUN-STYLE RICE PILAF



Cajun-Style Rice Pilaf image

Bring the spirit of Bourbon Street to your gathering with this modern take on a rice pilaf with Italian sausage and shrimp!

Provided by Chateau Ste Michelle

Categories     Shrimp Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Italian sausage links
2 ¼ cups water, divided
1 pound shell-on medium shrimp
3 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped onions
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ cup Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Rosé
⅓ cup frozen peas
Salt and pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Boil sausage in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes. While the sausage is boiling, remove the shells from the shrimp. Put shells and tails in 2 cups of water. Bring shrimp water to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Grill the sausage links for about 5 minutes or until they are completely cooked through. Brush the shrimp with 1/2 tablespoon oil and grill about 2 minutes per side. Pull off and set aside.
  • Heat a medium pot on medium high heat and add vegetable oil, onions, and red pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add Cajun seasoning and rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the Syrah Rose, stir for a few seconds, and strain the shrimp stock into the pot. Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop the shrimp and sausage into bite-sized pieces.
  • Once rice is done, add peas, shrimp, and sausage and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 194.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 948.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pilaf will be. Use long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, for a light and fluffy texture. Choose a flavorful broth, such as chicken or vegetable broth, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it helps to give it a nutty flavor and prevents it from sticking together. To toast the rice, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is golden brown.
  • Use the right amount of liquid: The ratio of liquid to rice is important for getting the right consistency. For a fluffy pilaf, use 1 1/2 cups of liquid for every cup of rice. If you want a more soupy pilaf, use 2 cups of liquid for every cup of rice.
  • Cook the pilaf over low heat: Cooking the pilaf over low heat helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning. Simmer the pilaf for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving: After the pilaf is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and will make it easier to fluff.

Conclusion:

Cajun-style rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and hearty texture, Cajun-style rice pilaf is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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