Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet

Name: Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by Jonathan Melendez

"All you need is one skillet to make this Cajun-inspired shrimp and rice dish."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4-6

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)

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Questions & Replies

Can I just make this on the stovetop instead of in the oven?

mia s.
Would you be able to cook this with instant rice? How would you adjust the cooking time?

glowarr

Reviews

I've made this several times. It is one of my go-to recipes when I'm hungry for shrimp. Easy and tasty. Sometimes I've added more Cajun seasoning, once a dash of Sriracha sauce but the basic recipe is the same. I keep a bag of diced onion and a bag of diced bell pepper in the freezer so getting this into the oven takes no time at all. Pour a glass of wine - add the shrimp - set the table - dinner is ready!

Caddy Lady
Dish was good but needed a little something. I added some kielbasa and some sriracha for some heat. I also replaced the green pepper with a poblano. I will make this again.

Brenda H.
This was really good. Kids loved it too. It did take a lot longer for the rice to cook. Very flavorful & will be made again. Thanks.

Linajjac
This turned out great! I only used half the Cajun seasoning as we don't like too much heat and added a little smoked paprika on the shrimp before returning to the oven. Excellent. Will definitely make again.
statti3

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Jonathan Melendez

North Hollywood, California

Jonathan Melendez is a passionate author, food photographer, cook, baker, and recipe developer whose blog, The Candid Appetite, has appeared prominently on such sites as, BonAppetite, People, Cosmopolitan, The Kitchn, Today, The Cooking Channel, Food52 and Joy the Baker. He has created and photographed recipes for Idaho Potato Commission, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, American Butter Institute and Jones Dairy Farm, to name a few. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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