Description
Cajun Shrimp Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the spirit of Louisiana to your table. With juicy shrimp seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, served over fluffy rice and colorful vegetables, this meal is a feast for the senses. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, these bowls are perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white or brown rice
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Dice bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and cook until shrimp turn pink (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg