Best 8 Cajun Style Shrimp And Rice Recipes

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Dive into a culinary adventure with our guide to preparing mouthwatering Cajun-style shrimp and rice! This iconic dish is a symphony of flavors, taking inspiration from the vibrant culture of Louisiana. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect Cajun-style shrimp and rice, a dish that will transport you to the heart of the bayou.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE



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I have a friend with Celiac's disease and I serve this when she comes over for lunch. It lets her have something besides meat and potatoes. It's become a requested recipe. -Ruth Miller, Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and Cajun seasoning in oil and butter until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute later. Add peas and rice. Cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 OVER COCONUT RICE



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based on a recipe from intermezzo magazine. i use my mango peach salsa recipe#53388 and this is a lovely dish

Provided by chia2160

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste (emerils or tony cachere's)
4 metal skewers
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped scallion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
1 cup jasmine rice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper
1 cup coconut milk
2/3 cup coconut flakes
mango peach salsa (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350, preheat broiler to high.
  • for the rice:.
  • melt butter in an oven safe dutch oven.
  • add scallions, garlic and ginger and cook until softened.
  • add rice, stir one minute.
  • add lemon and lime juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, bring to a boil.
  • cover and place in oven, bake 20 minutes.
  • remove, lift lid and let it cool 10 minutes.
  • fluff with a fork and mix in coconut milk and coconut.
  • cook over low heat until warmed through.
  • for shrimp: coat with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
  • thread 3 shrimp vertically on each skewer and broil 2 minutes per side.
  • serve shrimp over rice garnished with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 255.7, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.5

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.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP AND RICE



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This quick-cooking New Orleans classic is spicy and hearty-and turns any meal into a festive occasion. It's chockful of green bell peppers, whole plum tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
6 canned whole plum tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can), crushed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
1 pound large shrimp (21 to 30), peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, and stir until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, spices, salt, and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft and mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, and serve over rice.

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



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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

CAJUN SHRIMP



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These zippy shrimp bring a lot of pizazz to the table. Use as much or as little cayenne pepper as you'd like, depending on your family's tastes. We love ours served alongside rice pilaf. -Donna Thomason, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh or frozen shrimp that are peeled and deveined. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or under cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Season the shrimp well: Cajun seasoning is a blend of spices that gives the shrimp a delicious, smoky flavor. You can buy Cajun seasoning pre-made or make your own using a combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough and rubbery. Cook them until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality rice: Long-grain rice is the best choice for this dish. It cooks up fluffy and separate, and it holds its shape well when mixed with the shrimp and sauce.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions: Be sure to use the correct amount of water and cook the rice for the specified amount of time.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. This will save you time when you're ready to make the dish.

Conclusion:

This Cajun-style shrimp and rice dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful Cajun sauce and served over fluffy rice. The dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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