Make dinner fun and flavorful with this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole recipe. This hearty, nutritious meal will be a new family favorite!
This post has been sponsored by Muir Glen. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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 Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes.
Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes are slightly smoky from the fire roasting process, which adds a great pop of flavor to this recipe. And just the right amount of sea salt brings out the flavor of the tomatoes. Probably the tastiest tomatoes you’ve ever tasted. Field-to-can in 8 hours or less!
These Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, and everything else you need to make this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole, can be found at your local Safeway. These Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes can be found in the canned food aisle.
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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
- Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Cajun Seasoning
- Salt/Pepper
- Hot Sauce (optional)
- Parsley – Fresh Thyme
How To Make Cajun Shrimp Rice Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375ºF
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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!
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
Preheat oven to 375ºF
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.
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.
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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