One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice

Name: One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 yellow onion (diced); 2 stalks CELERY (diced); 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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"This One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice recipe is spicy, satisfying and perfect for busy weeknights! Ready to eat in just 30 minutes."

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion diced
2 stalks CELERY diced
1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

In a medium pot, heat oil and butter over medium heat.
Add onion, celery and bell pepper. Sauté for 4 - 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in rice and broth. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is almost cooked through.
Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until shrimp is pink and opaque. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

Notes

Recipe and photo courtesy of Everyday Easy Eats.

Keyword cajun, easy, One-Pot, recipe, rice, shrimp, summer

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One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice