Shrimp Dirty Rice
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish combining spicy sautéed shrimp with seasoned rice and vegetables, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice in chicken broth according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, and oregano; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir the cooked rice into the skillet and combine well with the shrimp and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat; garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce on the side.