Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Shrimp Dirty Rice, a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp with perfectly seasoned rice and vibrant vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a burst of southern flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red, green, yellow)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Sauté onion and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in rinsed rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, fold in shrimp, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg