Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. With tender shrimp, a medley of colorful vegetables, and fragrant spices, this one-pot meal delivers comfort and excitement in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, Shrimp Dirty Rice is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich taste and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and thaw shrimp if frozen. Finely chop bell peppers, onion, celery, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the shrimp and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until shrimp are pink (3–4 minutes).
- Fold in the rice until well combined. Pour in chicken broth or water as per package instructions for cooking rice.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until rice is fluffy and flavors meld together.
- Fluff with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg