An easy seafood dinner with rich, creamy Cajun flavor.
📝 Ingredients:
1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked white rice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken or seafood broth
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
🍴 How to prepare it:
1️⃣ Season the shrimp:
Pat the shrimp dry, then toss with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat evenly for Cajun seasoned shrimp, an easy seafood recipe, and a flavor-packed dinner.
2️⃣ Sear until golden:
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp briefly on each side until lightly golden and opaque, then transfer to a plate for juicy seared shrimp, a quick dinner idea, and restaurant-style seafood.
3️⃣ Make the creamy Cajun sauce:
Reduce the heat and melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and diced red pepper and cook briefly until fragrant. Pour in the broth and heavy cream, then add Parmesan and simmer gently until smooth and slightly thickened for creamy Cajun sauce, garlic butter goodness, and comfort food flavor.
4️⃣ Finish the shrimp:
Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir gently until coated in the orange-gold sauce and fully cooked. Add lemon juice and parsley for creamy garlic shrimp, an easy weeknight meal, and a savory seafood favorite.
5️⃣ Serve with rice:
Shape the warm white rice into a neat mound and place it in a wide bowl. Spoon the creamy shrimp generously around the rice, finishing with parsley for the ultimate shrimp and rice, best creamy seafood dinner, and family meal favorite.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 people
Calories: ~590 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving