Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 3/4 cups chicken stock or 2 3/4 cups water; 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 lemon, juiced plus lemon wedges for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons sliced scallions (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 3/4 cups chicken stock or 2 3/4 cups water
1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 lemon, juiced plus lemon wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons sliced scallions (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3
Season with half of the Cajun seasoning and then stir in the rice. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
4
Cover with a lid, place in the oven and cook until the stock has absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and remove the lid.
5
Place the shrimp on top along with the remaining Cajun seasoning, and replace the lid. Return to the oven and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Remove from the oven, remove lid and gently fold in the lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with sliced scallions and lemon wedges to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet

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