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Cajun Shrimp Skillet with Veggies & Rice

Spice things up for dinner with this veggie-packed Cajun shrimp skillet. Spiced with homemade Cajun seasoning, these juicy shrimp, zucchini, bell pepper, and corn are served alongside easy red rice. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp thyme
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 sticks celery small diced
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp 
  • 4 tsp olive oil 
  • 2 zucchini squash cut into half moons
  • 2 red bell peppers medium diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen corn

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine and mix together the spices.
  2. Preheat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the saucepan is hot, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
  3. Add the shallots and celery to the saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste and half of the spice mixture to the saucepan. Cook, stirring continuously, 1 minute.
  5. Add the rice and broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the liquid comes to a boil, stir the mixture, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice until the liquid is fully absorbed, 15-18 minutes. Once done, remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp and oil to the medium bowl with the rest of the spice mixture. Stir to combine and set aside.
  7. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
  8. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and frozen corn to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 5-6 minutes.
  9. Add the shrimp to the skillet; cook until opaque, 1-2 minutes per side. Once done, remove skillet from heat.
  10. To serve, divide the rice between bowls and top with the shrimp and vegetables.