This Healthy One Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice recipe is loaded with flavour and ready in under an hour. By relying on frozen vegetables and pantry staples, this weeknight dinner recipe is not only balanced and nutritious, but simple to make too.
Looking for more recipes using shrimp? Check out this 20-Minute Garlicky Shrimp and Kale Gnocchi, or Crispy Shrimp Sushi Bowls.
I made this One Pot Cajun Shrimp, Sausage, and Rice recipe last spring when our COVID lockdown started. We were adjusting to relying on frozen and pantry items more than usual, so I needed to get creative in the kitchen with flavours.
This recipe has a tasty balance of herbs and spices that pair well with shrimp and sausage. Like all my recipes, it also has a significant amount of veggies to keep things balanced. This recipe is perfect for the end of the week when you’re running low on fresh produce or when you’re looking for a spicy, flavourful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Looking for more recipes using sausage? Check out this 6-Ingredient One-Pan Sausage and Veggie Bake.
Healthy One Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice
What you need:
Shrimp (I used frozen, thawed shrimp with shells on)
Chicken Sausage
Onion
Garlic
Long Grain White Rice
Chicken Stock
Tomatoes: either canned diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
Frozen vegetables (I used frozen peas and frozen bell peppers)
Spices: paprika, thyme, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper
How to make this healthy One Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice:
Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sausage and sauté until sausage and onions are browned. Next, add spices and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in rice and stir until lightly toasted, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth. If you’re using diced tomatoes, add them now. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about ~8-13 minutes (monitor your rice. Depends on the pan you use, etc.). Stir in cherry tomatoes (if using), frozen vegetables, and shrimp.
Lastly, place the pot into oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Enjoy! ?
Healthy One Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice Recipe
Healthy Cajun Shrimp and Rice (One Pot Recipe)
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Description
This Healthy One Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice recipe is loaded with flavour and ready in under an hour. By relying on frozen vegetables and pantry staples, this weeknight dinner recipe is not only balanced and nutritious, but simple to make too.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken sausages, sliced
½ an onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp ground thyme
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp oregano
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
¾ cup halved cherry tomatoes OR ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
½ lb frozen shrimp, thawed
2 cups frozen vegetables (I used 1 cup peas and 1 cup bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sausage and sauté until sausage is cooked and onions have started to brown. Add spices and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir until lightly toasted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth. If you’re using canned diced tomatoes, add them here. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through, about ~8-13 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes (if using), frozen vegetables, and shrimp.
- Place the pan into the oven (uncovered) and bake until shrimp are cooked through about 10-12 minutes.
Notes
Monitor your rice while cooking. Exact cook time will depend on the size of your pan, type of rice, cooking temperature, etc.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Cajun
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About Brittany
Hi there! I am a registered dietitian and I ? food! I am passionate about making it easier for busy people to eat well by sharing quick and healthy recipes. Healthy cooking at home can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I love helping people uncomplicate weeknight dinners and reduce stress around meal time, so I’m so glad you’re here!
