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Shrimp & Pepper Rice Bowl

Shrimp & Pepper Rice Bowl

This shrimp and pepper rice bowl combines juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp with tender bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and a savory tomato sauce served over fluffy white rice. Hard-boiled eggs add extra richness and protein to this easy, satisfying seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 hard boiled eggs
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 to 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce or paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup water or broth

Equipment

  • large skillet For cooking the shrimp and vegetables
  • Tongs or silicone spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Season the shrimp with paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, salt, and onion powder until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce or paste, and water or broth. Stir well and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the peppers.
  6. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and toss with the peppers and savory tomato sauce. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until everything is hot.
  7. Spoon the hot white rice into serving bowls and top generously with the Cajun shrimp, peppers, mushrooms, and sauce. Add the hard boiled eggs on the side and serve warm.

Notes

Season the shrimp evenly before cooking so every piece is well flavored.
Cook the shrimp only until browned and cooked through, then remove them from the skillet to prevent overcooking.
Sauté the vegetables until softened and lightly browned for deeper flavor.
Add the garlic only after the vegetables have softened so it does not burn.
Simmer the tomato mixture until it thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
Return the shrimp only at the end and cook just long enough to heat through.
Serve the shrimp and vegetables over hot rice with the hard-boiled eggs on the side.