Description
One-Pan Cajun Shrimp Corn Rice is a quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp, sweet corn, tender rice, and savory spices all cooked together in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and half of the salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add corn and remaining salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in butter and fluff the rice.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and gently mix until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
- Brown rice can be used but requires additional cooking time and liquid.
- Add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Cajun