Cajun Shrimp & Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Rice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
- 24 oz Cauliflower rice
- 2 tsp Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped)
Shrimp
- 1 & 1/2 lbs Medium shrimp (uncooked, peeled, deveined, tails can be on or off)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together Cajun seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in cauliflower rice, minced garlic, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cauliflower should be tender and close to done.
- While cauliflower is cooking, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 1/2 of the Cajun seasoning in a bowl or Ziploc bag. Shrimp should be coated in seasoning.
- Stir seasoned shrimp into the cauliflower rice. Cover and cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir chopped parsley or green onions into your finished dish before serving.