Easy Cajun Shrimp Rice Bowl
This Easy Cajun Shrimp Rice Bowl is a simple dish made with blackened shrimp, Cajun-style chicken sausage, and peppers and onions over a brown rice blend. It’s perfect for meal prepping or as an easy weeknight meal.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 links Cajun-Style Andouille Chicken Sausage cut into 1 inch pieces
- 8 oz. Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp
- 1-2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
- 1 package Bell Pepper Onion Saute
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8.5 oz. package Brown Rice Quinoa Blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sausage for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
- Wipe out the skillet and add more olive oil, if necessary.
- Pat the shrimp dry and sprinkle with the blackening seasoning.
- Add to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add pepper and onion sauté, plus more oil if needed, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme.
- Then, add the shrimp and sausage back into the skillet just until warm.
- Microwave the rice package according to the instructions. Then, divide between bowls.
- Divide the shrimp, sausage, and peppers and onions between bowls.
- Serve immediately with chopped scallions, if desired.
Notes
Want to add another protein boost to this bowl? Add a package of A Dozen Cousins Creole Red Beans!