Easy Cajun Shrimp & Rice
Grab a few simple ingredients, create your own Cajun seasoning blend, then cook up the most flavorful shrimp & rice!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 Tbsps grass-fed butter or ghee divided
- 3 cups chicken bone broth
- fresh cilantro or parsley leaves chopped
Cajun seasoning:
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer for a minute until the water runs clear then allow to drain well.
- Pat your raw shrimp dry using a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the seasonings for your Cajun blend.
- Preheat a large skillet and melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter.
- Add your shrimp in a single layer and sprinkle with half of the homemade Cajun seasoning blend.
- Cook until pink and opaque, around 2 minutes on each side, then set aside and cover.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 Tbsp butter, your rinsed brown rice and the remaining half of the Cajun seasoning blend.
- Toast the rice for 1 minute in the skillet. Stir in the broth and bring it to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and cook the rice over low heat, covered, for about 22-25 minutes.
- Stir occasionally and add additional liquid, if needed.
- Once your rice is done and tender, stir in the cooked shrimp and cilantro.
- Serve hot.