Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines succulent shrimp, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables for an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this one-pot wonder is sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful combination of textures and tastes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out seasonings.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Add rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; fluff rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg