Cajun Shrimp and Rice

Name: Cajun Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Cajun Dinner Recipes, Cajun Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas

I have a friend with Celiac's disease and I serve this when she comes over for lunch. It lets her have something besides meat and potatoes. It's become a requested recipe. —Ruth Miller, Boyertown, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and Cajun seasoning in oil and butter until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute later. Add peas and rice. Cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 269 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cajun Shrimp and Rice in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008

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bnrtaylor23

Feb 22, 2014

Great recipe!
voodoowitch

Aug 24, 2012

I've made this quite a few times and usually double it. It has just the right amount of heat and is super quick to make.
marciedarcie

Aug 9, 2011

Ruth Miller...Thank you! I put off making this because in this household shrimp is rarely served but now it just may become a regular thing. So good.
Modianne

Apr 23, 2011

This is one of the best shrimp recipes that we have had. So easy and tasty. It is a keeper. We sure look forward to having it again.
bburke2k10gb

May 20, 2010

Incredibly fast with a wonderful blend of creamy, sweet and spicy flavors as well as interesting color and texture. My husband, not a shrimp fan like me, praised this dish without prompting. Give it a try for a quick family meal that is healthy, too. As we begin to face health issues, we thank you for sharing this delightful little recipe!
debiwester

Dec 11, 2009

Really quick & easy to make. I want to try it with different veggies as they come into season.
Kris75

Dec 7, 2009

A correction to my previous comment - meant to say that the Cajun "holy trinity" used in cooking is Bell pepper, onion & celery !!
Kris75

Dec 7, 2009

This is a tasty, quick recipe - BUT - to call it Cajun Shrimp & Rice is misleading - you would NOT find this recipe served anywhere in Louisiana. I'm from La and we Cajuns definitely don't use snow peas ! Cajun recipes will always use the "holy trinity" of onion, garlic and celery in sauteing.
fancynancy2426

Dec 4, 2009

THIS RECIPIE WAS SO EASY TO PUT TOGETHER.PERFECT FOR A BUSY DAY OR WHEN YOU JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE COOKING...DEFINATELY A "KEEPER"
tkarinas

Dec 4, 2009

This is an excellent recipe but I only make it when my son, who is allergic to seafood, is not here. It's a keeper recipe though and we will be making it many more times.