Instant Pot Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Quick and flavorful Cajun-seasoned shrimp cooked with fluffy rice in the Instant Pot. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, long grain white rice, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small, finely chopped onion
1 small, diced bell pepper
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 1 diced bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and stir to coat the grains with the spices and oil.
Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and stir to combine, then layer 1 lb peeled shrimp on top without stirring.
Step 5: Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Step 6: Open the lid, gently fluff the rice and shrimp together, garnish with 2 sliced green onions, and serve with lemon wedges.