One-Pan Cajun Shrimp & Rice
Shrimp, rice, and butter come together in one skillet with bold cajun seasoning in under 20 minutes. A weeknight dinner that actually tastes like you tried.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (long-grain white or jasmine)
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
- 2
Add shrimp and cajun seasoning, cook without stirring for 90 seconds until edges turn pink.
- 3
Stir the shrimp and cook 60 more seconds until fully opaque inside.
- 4
Add cooked rice and remaining 1 tbsp butter, toss to coat and warm through, ~2 minutes.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning, then divide between bowls and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
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