Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring shrimp and rice cooked in a crockpot with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Combine the rice, diced tomatoes, chopped vegetables, and shrimp in the crockpot. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the top. Stir to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat. Cook for about 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, check that the rice is tender and the shrimp is cooked through. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- For gluten-free, ensure chicken broth is gluten-free.
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
- For vegetarian, replace shrimp with black beans or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Cajun, Shrimp, Rice, Easy Dinner