Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A vibrant Cajun-seasoned shrimp bowl served over fluffy white rice. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 cup uncooked white rice according to package instructions until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, toss 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper and 1/4 cup diced red onion; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
6. Step 6: Serve the shrimp and vegetables over the cooked white rice immediately.