Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (you can use white or brown)
• 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced into short, thin strips)
• 1/2 orange bell pepper (sliced into short, thin strips)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 7 ounces fire roasted, diced tomatoes (half a 14-ounce can)
• 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• chopped scallions (for garnish)
• chopped parsley (for garnish)
• black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season shrimp with 2 tsp of Cajun seasoning and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook rice according to package instructions until tender and fluffy.

3. 3

   Heat butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until tender and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add broth and stir to break up any bits stuck to pan. Add tomatoes. Season with Cajun seasoning (start with a teaspoon and increase to taste) and black pepper and continue to cook 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add shrimp to pan and cook until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, about 5 minutes.