Description
A comforting dish featuring shrimp and rice in a creamy cajun sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the shrimp and cajun seasoning, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes, then stir in heavy cream.
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes until rice is tender and creamy.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet