Cajun Shrimp and Rice
Discover a simple weeknight dinner hero, Cajun Shrimp, and Rice Skillet! With a perfect blend of flavorful shrimp, lots of veggies, and well-seasoned rice, this dish promises to be a hit with the entire family, leaving them craving for more! Ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Equipment
- Deep Saute Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice dry/ uncooked
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb shrimp (21-25 count) peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning divided
- 2 bell peppers finely diced, about 3 cups total
- 1 medium zucchini finely diced
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup scallions sliced, for topping
- Louisiana hot sauce optional for topping
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions, or use leftover rice.
- In a large high sided skillet heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, add shrimp, 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently until the shrimp are no longer opaque and are cooked through. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside (cover lightly to keep warm)
- To the same pan add the diced onion and bell peppers. If the pan appears too dry add more olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Add zucchini and garlic, plus 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Once veggies are softened, add cooked rice to the skillet, drizzle additional olive oil (1 tbsp), 2 more tsp of cajun seasoning, and gently stir to combine.Add shrimp to the rice and gently stir to combine all together.
- Top with fresh scallions and hot sauce (to taste).
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
Notes
- STORAGE - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- REHEATING - Reheat in the microwave. Add the desired amount to a bowl, place an ice cube on top, and cover with a paper towel, heat for 2 minutes, remove the paper towel, and throw away ice. Stir before eating (adding an ice cube when reheating rice helps soften it via steaming)
- FREEZING - I don't recommend freezing, but if you do so successfully please share below!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (6 total servings, about 1.5 cups each) | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2499IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg
