Cajun Prawn Rice

Juicy prawns, fluffy rice and colourful peppers make this lively one-pan meal taste wonderfully generous while remaining quick enough for a weekday.

⏱️ Prep, Cook & Serve

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Serves: 4

🧂 Ingredients

• 300g raw peeled king prawns
• 250g long-grain rice, rinsed
• 1½ tbsp Cajun Spice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 600ml hot vegetable or chicken stock
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• Fresh parsley and lime wedges, to serve

🔪 Method

1. Heat half the oil in a wide lidded pan. Toss the prawns with ½ tbsp Cajun Spice and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until nearly done. Transfer to a plate.
2. Add the remaining oil, onion and pepper to the pan. Cook gently for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and remaining Cajun Spice.
3. Add the rice and stock, stir once and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes.
4. Lay the prawns on top, cover again and cook for 3–4 minutes until the rice is tender and the prawns are piping hot.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork and finish with spring onions, parsley and lime.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Add sweetcorn or peas with the stock.
• Serve with a crunchy green salad.
• Offer hot sauce at the table for anyone who enjoys extra heat.

💛 Why It Works

Cooking the rice in Cajun-spiced stock builds flavour into every grain, while adding the prawns at the end keeps them juicy.

✨ Cook’s Tip

Avoid stirring the rice repeatedly while it cooks; keeping the lid on helps it steam evenly.

🛒 Get the Blend

Make this recipe with our Cajun Spice | Smoky Louisiana-Style Seasoning.

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• Cajun Chicken & Pepper Traybake
• Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
• Cajun Potato Wedges with Cooling Dip
• Cajun Salmon with Lime
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