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Shrimp Dirty Rice

A flavorful and filling Southern dish that combines shrimp with rice, veggies, and Cajun seasoning in one pan for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking until softened.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Remove the shrimp mixture from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  7. Once the rice is done, stir the shrimp mixture back in and season with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
  8. Serve garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcook the shrimp; they should only take a few minutes. Feel free to swap the Cajun seasoning for a homemade blend if adventurous!