Cajun Shrimp & Rice Skillet

An easy, filling Cajun dish.

Ingredients

For the shrimp and rice

• 1 1/3 cups long grain white rice
• 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 Tbsp melted butter, divided
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• Cajun seasoning (see below)

For the Cajun seasoning

• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Whisk together all ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the Cajun seasoning, and the rice.
2. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout.
3. While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together the remaining 2 Tbsp of melted butter and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat.
4. 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.