Description
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Rice is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy Cajun sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Stir in rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg