Yummy Creamy Cajun Shrimp over Fluffy Rice
Creamy Cajun Shrimp over Fluffy Rice is a quick and comforting meal featuring tender, spiced shrimp in a rich Cajun cream sauce, served over warm, fluffy rice. Bold, savory, and slightly spicy, it’s a restaurant-quality dish made simple for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2–3 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 3 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and toss to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan (if using), and season sauce to taste with more Cajun spice, salt, or pepper.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce.
- Serve shrimp and sauce over warm rice. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
- Use half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter version.
- Squeeze in lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe with rice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
