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Easy Cajun Shrimp & Rice

Grab a few simple ingredients, create your own Cajun seasoning blend, then cook up the most flavorful shrimp & rice!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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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.