This One Pot Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Rice Pilaf is an incredibly flavorful dish that comes together in under 45 minutes (including marinating time!). It's an impressive dinner recipe with a kick of heat that keeps you digging in.
Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 30mins
Total time: 40mins
Yield: 2servings
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INGREDIENTS
Cajun shrimp:
1lbfresh shrimp
1tablespoonCajun seasoning
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
4clovesgarlicchopped
2tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonbutter
Rice Pilaf:
2tablespoonbutter
½cuporzo
½cuplong grain white ricerinsed and drained
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
2cupschicken broth
2tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the shrimp, cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, chopped garlic, and olive oil to a bowl. Marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Heat the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. When the butter is melted and starting to sizzle, add the shrimp (ideally in one layer) and cook 2-3 minutes on both sides. The shrimp is done cooking when it's no longer translucent. Using a slotted spoon remove the shrimp and set it aside. Don't wipe the skillet clean.
To the same skillet melt the remaining butter and toast the orzo for about 3 minutes until lightly golden.
To the orzo add the rice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Mix to combine.
Add the broth, bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked through. If the broth evaporates too quickly lower the heat a bit and add more broth (or water) ¼ cup at a time.
To the finished rice, stir in the fresh chopped parsley.