An easy Cajun seasoning

If you didn’t already know, we are bigs fans of making your own seasoning blends at home. We even wrote a post with instructions for how to make 10 easy homemade spice blends, check it out! A version of Cajun seasoning is in that post, but we adjusted it a bit for this recipe. You’ll be amazed at how much of a flavor punch this simple Cajun seasoning blend packs!

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Time saving tips for this recipe

This is already a quick and easy recipe, but there are a couple of ways to make it even easier. First, instead of “ricing” a head of cauliflower in the food processor, you could grab a bag of pre-riced cauliflower from the store. Second, grab some pre-peeled and deveined shrimp, so you don’t have to do any of that work yourself!

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Some topping ideas

We kept this recipe simple on purpose but if you are looking for some fun toppings to add we have some ideas for you.

  • Sliced avocado
  • Sriracha (check ingredients for Paleo/Whole30 compliance)
  • Chipotle Aioli
  • Creamy Herb or Roasted Red Pepper sauce from our Easy Whole30 Sauces post
  • An over easy egg
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One Pan Cajun Shrimp And Rice (Paleo, Whole30 + Keto)

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
A quick and easy meal you can prepare in 15 minutes, this one pan Cajun shrimp and cauliflower rice has plenty of Cajun spice. A simple low carb dinner.
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Ingredients

For the cajun seasoning:

  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder, (or ~1 tbsp garlic oil)
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

For the rest:

  • 6 cups riced cauliflower, (about one medium head of cauliflower)
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the cajun seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Prep cauliflower and shrimp as noted.
  • Add avocado oil, cauliflower rice, half of the cajun seasoning and spinach to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir to mix everything together and let cook for about 3 minutes until the cauliflower rice just begins to soften.
  • Season shrimp with the remaining half of the cajun seasoning and add to the pan. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • Remove from heat, top with chopped parsley and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet and do not include the optional topping for this recipe. See our full nutrition information disclosure here. 
Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Fiber: 6g
Course: Main Course
Author: Erica Winn
Cuisine: Cajun
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