Cajun Shrimp and Rice

5 from 3 votes

A quick, flavor-packed one-pan dinner! Cajun-spiced shrimp tossed with seasoned rice and veggies makes a family-friendly meal in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cajun Shrimp and Rice

Servings:

Calories: 711kcal

Author: Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil or using olive oil spray
1 cup (150g) diced chorizo or any spicy sausage
4 shallots or 1 yellow onion finely diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 red chili finely diced
1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
1 red bell pepper finely diced
1 green bell pepper finely diced
2 cups (360g) easy cook long grain rice
3 cups (720ml) chicken stock use a stock cube
3 cups (360g) raw shrimp shelled and cleaned
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp fresh or dried parsley to season

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pan and pan fry the chorizo for a couple of minutes or until it releases some of its spicy oil.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup (150g) diced chorizo
Add the diced shallots, garlic, chili and Cajun Seasoning and stir over medium-low heat for five minutes or until the shallots have softened.
4 shallots or 1 yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 red chili, 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
Stir in the diced peppers and long grain rice, until the rice is coated in the oil and spices. Add hot chicken stock (using a stock cube is fine) and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 12 minutes.
1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 2 cups (360g) easy cook long grain rice, 3 cups (720ml) chicken stock
Take the lid off and stir in the shrimp, topping the pan with a little water if it is becoming dry. Add salt and pepper, cover and cook for a further five minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink.
3 cups (360g) raw shrimp
Check the seasoning and adjust to your taste. Add chopped fresh or dried parsley and serve!
salt and pepper, 1 tsp fresh or dried parsley

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