Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
I will never get tired of recommending this recipe to my friends. This Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe are just too perfect just to keep to myself. I have listed all the ingredients and directions so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go! Feel free to tweak this recipe a bit to your liking. I am sure that you can do a lot to make this recipe even better! Have a wonderful day, friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp cooking oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2-3 Medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 c)
1 c bell pepper
500-gram Shrimp Cleaned and deveined
1 c White Jasmine rice
1 large onion chopped
2-3 tbsp Cajun Spice mix
Fresh coriander
avocado for serving
Lemon Wedges for Serving
3 c chicken stock
Salt to taste
Directions:
Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add 1 tbsp of butter and allow it to melt.
Add the shrimp and 1 tbs of Cajun seasoning. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes or until they turn pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the empty pan, add oil and butter.
Add the minced garlic and onions, then sauté until aromatic and soft.
Add the rice, then cook for about 4 minutes or until a bit toasted.
Add the tomato, Cajun seasoning, and red bell pepper. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
Pour in the stock, then stir until well mixed. Cover the pot and cook the rice.
Add the shrimp and stir until well mixed.
Remove from the heat, then open the pot.
Use two forks to fluff the rice.
Top each serving with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 44.8mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2.5mg