Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

• porzioni: 4 servings
• tempo totale: 30 minutes

Ingredienti

1 ⅓ cups uncooked long grain white rice

2 ⅔ cup chicken broth

1 pound large or jumbo shrimp (peeled and de-veined)

4 tablespoons butter (melted, divided)

1 teaspoon minced garlic

cajun seasoning (see below)

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano (may sub an Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence)

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Istruzioni

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the cajun seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice.

Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout.

While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 table spoons melted butter and remaining cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat.

Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Nutrizione

• Calorie: 453 kcal
• Grassi Totali: 14 g
• Grassi Saturi: 3 g
• Colesterolo: 286 mg
• Sodio: 2174 mg
• Carboidrati Totali: 51 g
• Fibra Alimentare: 1 g
• Zuccheri Totali: 1 g
• Proteine: 29 g