Shrimp Dirty Rice
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp, savory spices, and a medley of vegetables mixed with fluffy rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 lb ground pork or beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork or beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked rice and chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through.
- Remove from heat and fold in green onions and fresh parsley.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, try adding a splash of hot sauce or a dash of Worcestershire sauce before serving.