Description
Rich Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet is a comforting one-pan dish that brings the essence of Cajun cooking to your family table. Juicy shrimp combine with seasoned long-grain rice, colorful bell peppers, and a medley of spices, creating a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and flavorful. Perfect for family feast nights, this recipe not only nourishes but also encourages togetherness around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in rice and toast for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fold in shrimp, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat; let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg