Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole

Make dinner fun and flavorful with this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole recipe. This hearty, nutritious meal will be a new family favorite!

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This dish will bring a bit of spice to your dinner rotation. It is a simple blend of shrimp, rice, peppers, onions, Cajun seasoning and Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes.

Easy Cajun-Style Shrimp and Rice Casserole

This recipe comes together with a few simple steps. Just sauté the onion, peppers, and celery. Prepare your rice according to package instructions. Mix it all up, then bake until the shrimp are cooked through.

The quick and easy preparation makes this the perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients Needed For Shrimp and Rice Casserole (screenshot for grocery list)

• Peeled Deveined Shrimp (31-40 count)
• Rice
• Celery
• Orange Bell Pepper
• Sweet Onion
• Garlic
• Oil
• Canned Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• Heavy Cream
• Cajun Seasoning
• Salt/Pepper
• Hot Sauce (optional)
• Parsley – Fresh Thyme

How To Make Cajun Shrimp Rice Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
2. Prepare rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
3. In large sauté pan over medium/high heat; cook celery, bell pepper and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Transfer sautéed veggies, cooked rice and thawed shrimp to a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour mixture over shrimp and rice. Stir until fully combined.
5. Transfer to a large casserole dish sprayed with nonstick.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Serve topped with fresh parsley and thyme.

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Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Make dinner fun and flavorful with this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole Recipe. This hearty nutritious meal will be a new family favorite!

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Ingredients

• 1 Lb Peeled Deveined Shrimp (31-40 count)
• 3 Cups Cooked Brown or White Rice
• 4 Celery Stalks Celery - chopped
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper - seeded, chopped
• 1 Sweet Onion - chopped
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves - chopped
• 3 Tablespoons Oil
• 1 (14.5oz) Can Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
• Salt/Pepper* - to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce (optional)
• Parsley – Fresh Thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
2. Prepare rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
   In large sauté pan over medium/high heat; cook celery, bell pepper and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Transfer sautéed veggies, cooked rice and thawed shrimp to a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour mixture over shrimp and rice. Stir until fully combined.
4. Transfer to a large casserole dish sprayed with nonstick.
   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Serve topped with fresh parsley and thyme.

Notes

*If Cajun seasoning blend includes salt be sure nopt to add too much additional salt.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 128mgSodium 1477mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 16g

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