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A steaming Cajun shrimp and wild rice skillet, rich with spices and ingredients.

Classic Cajun Shrimp & Wild Rice Skillet

This classic Cajun shrimp and wild rice skillet combines succulent shrimp with aromatic vegetables and a medley of spices, all simmered with wild rice for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Raw, peeled & deveined shrimp (medium-large)
  • 1 cup Wild rice blend (or quick-cook brown rice)
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 small Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 stalk Celery diced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
Aromatics & Spices
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Salt (plus more to finish)
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Liquids
  • ½ cup Dry white wine
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken or seafood stock

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the wild rice blend according to package directions; set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare all vegetables by dicing the onion, red bell pepper, and celery, and mincing the garlic.
Cooking
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add chicken or seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in the cooked wild rice mix.
  7. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until pink and opaque.
  8. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve warm as a complete meal.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch more cayenne pepper. Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to maintain tenderness.