Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. This quick recipe features succulent shrimp paired with fluffy long-grain rice, simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices. The colorful bell peppers not only enhance the visual appeal but also add a hint of sweetness. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish can be easily customized to suit your spice preference, ensuring everyone at the table will love it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauting
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
- Medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- Cajun seasoning
- Coconut milk
- Bell peppers (mixed colors)
- Onion
- Garlic
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saut chopped onions and bell peppers in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and coconut milk, adding water as needed according to package instructions.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning thoroughly.
- Once the rice is nearly cooked, place shrimp on top without stirring; cover and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg