Description
This Easy Cajun Shrimp One-Pot Recipe combines succulent shrimp with flavorful Cajun seasoning, tender bell peppers, and fragrant rice cooked all in one pot. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal that captures the zest of Cajun cuisine with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound Medium to Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (Fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 pieces Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (Adjust based on heat preference)
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice
- 1 squeeze Fresh Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent, developing a soft and sweet base for the dish.
- Add garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, ensuring the aroma infuses the dish.
- Sauté bell peppers: Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, which adds sweetness and vibrant color to the mixture.
- Add Cajun seasoning: Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the vegetables and stir to coat everything evenly, infusing the dish with bold, spicy flavors.
- Mix in rice: Add the rinsed long-grain white rice and stir well to combine it thoroughly with the vegetable and seasoning mixture, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
- Cook rice in broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the rice to cook through and soak up the broth’s flavor.
- Add shrimp and finish cooking: After 15 minutes, add the shrimp to the pot and cover again. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked, making sure they stay tender.
- Add fresh finishing touches: Stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes to meld the flavors before serving.
- Serve: Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains and serve the dish hot for a satisfying, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level according to your preference.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, consider adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture, but frozen shrimp work fine if thawed properly.
- Rinsing rice before cooking helps remove excess starch and prevents clumping.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free if you ensure that the Cajun seasoning and chicken broth are gluten-free.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make it dairy-free and suitable for some dietary preferences.
