09/21/2026
🍤🍚🧄 Smothered Shrimp & Rice
Southern-style Cajun shrimp smothered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce and served over fluffy white rice.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
* 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp onion powder
* 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
* 1/2 tsp black pepper
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp butter
For the Smothered Sauce:
* 3 tbsp butter
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/2 small onion, finely diced
* 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
* 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 1 cup chicken or seafood broth
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
* 1/2 tsp dried parsley
* 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
* 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
* Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
* 3–4 cups cooked white rice
* Chopped fresh parsley
👩🍳 Directions:
1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, just until lightly browned and nearly cooked through.
4. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet.
6. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
7. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
8. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a light roux.
9. Slowly pour in the broth while stirring until smooth.
10. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes.
11. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
12. Return the shrimp to the skillet and gently toss in the sauce.
13. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes, just until the shrimp are fully cooked.
14. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the salt and black pepper to taste.
15. Spoon hot white rice onto plates and generously smother it with the creamy Cajun shrimp and sauce.
16. Finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tip: Remove the shrimp from the skillet as soon as they turn pink, then add them back at the very end so they stay juicy while the sauce becomes thick and velvety.
