cajun shrimp recipe

This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a one-pot wonder full of flavorful shrimp and rice with a Cajun seasoning that the entire family will enjoy!  

Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

⅓ cups uncooked long grain white rice

chicken broth

shrimp

butter (melted, divided)

garlic

cajun seasoning (see below)

paprika

salt

garlic powder

black pepper

onion powder

oregano

cayenne pepper

red pepper flakes

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the cajun seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. 

Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 

While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 table spoons melted butter and remaining cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat. 

Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.&nbsp;

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Easy 5 Minute Cajun Shrimp

Tablespoons butter

Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning

In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and melt. Add in the garlic.

Add in the shrimp and cajun seasoning and toss in the butter to coat.

Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout.

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Cajun shrimp scampi

shrimps (as many

pasta

garlic (minced)

tbs. butter

heavy cream

cheese

basil

salt and pepper

flour (to thicken)

cajun seasoning

c. parsley

White wine (not shown)

olive oil (not shown)

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter along with the olive oil and white wine. Let it boil.

Pour in the minced garlic and stir until lightly browned.

Add the shrimp and stir for a few minutes. Then, season with Cajun powder to taste.

Once the shrimp are browned on one side, flip them over and cook for a few more minutes then remove from the pan. Conserve the liquid.

To the leftover liquid, add the heavy cream along with the basil, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook over low heat for a few minutes and add the shrimp again.

When you notice that the mixture is thickening, turn off the heat and serve along with the pasta.

You’ll have an exquisite dish to enjoy!

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