PrintCajun Shrimp and Rice – Only 4 Ingredients for Flavor!
A quick and easy Cajun shrimp and rice dish made with just four ingredients, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add the rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For added flavor, sauté some onions and bell peppers before adding the broth.
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg