Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet
Shrimp are cooked with bell pepper, onion and tomatoes and combined with rice and lots of Cajun spice in this flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice you can use white or brown
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ½ green bell pepper sliced into short, thin strips
- ½ orange bell pepper sliced into short, thin strips
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 7 ounces fire roasted, diced tomatoes half a 14-ounce can
- 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- chopped scallions for garnish
- chopped parsley for garnish
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season shrimp with 2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- Cook rice according to package instructions until tender and fluffy.
- Heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until tender and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add broth and stir to break up any bits stuck to pan. Add tomatoes. Season with Cajun seasoning (start with a teaspoon and increase to taste) and black pepper and continue to cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to pan and cook until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Notes
- leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 28.2gProtein: 18.6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
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