Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a delightful Cajun dish that combines tender shrimp with fluffy rice, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal bursts with flavor and is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its rich, savory notes and satisfying textures, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Follow this simple recipe to create a restaurant-quality experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (finely chopped, mix of red and green)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp turns pink, around 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in rice and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is fluffy and has absorbed the flavors.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg