Description
A delicious and flavorful shrimp dirty rice recipe that combines shrimp with seasoned rice and vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (green or red)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the rice and stir to coat it with the vegetable mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Once the rice is done, gently fold the cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Cover and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the vegetable mixture.
- Substitute the shrimp with cooked chicken or sausage for a different protein option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg