One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

A spicy and savory one-pot dish combining juicy shrimp, bell peppers, and rice infused with smoky Cajun seasoning. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, large shrimp, Cajun seasoning 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.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 small, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz (1 can), undrained diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning then add to the pan, cooking for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 small diced yellow onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice and cook for 1 minute to toast the grains.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Return cooked shrimp to the pot, stirring gently to combine and warm through for 2 minutes.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.