Oven-Baked Blackened Shrimp with Cajun Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Juicy blackened shrimp baked in the oven paired with flavorful Cajun-spiced rice for a vibrant Southern-inspired meal. This Southern American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 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 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium, diced bell pepper
• 1 small, diced onion
• 1, diced celery stalk
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
3. Step 3: While shrimp bake, melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium bell pepper, 1 small diced onion, 1 diced celery stalk, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice, coating it in the butter and vegetables for 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to serving plates. Top with oven-baked blackened shrimp and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve hot.