Grilled Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Garlic Butter Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Juicy shrimp marinated in Cajun spices and grilled, served over fluffy garlic butter rice with fresh parsley. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 minced garlic clove. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Rinse 1 cup long-grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir for 2 minutes until slightly toasted and coated in butter. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Fluff the garlic butter rice with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Serve shrimp atop the rice with lemon wedges on the side.