Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a vibrant dish that embodies the spirit of Louisiana cooking. With fluffy long-grain rice, succulent shrimp, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this recipe is bursting with flavor and southern charm. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium sweet onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables.
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, cover tightly, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning followed by the cooked rice, mixing gently until well combined.
- Fold in chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg