Shrimp Dirty Rice
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish featuring seasoned shrimp, rice, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear; drain well.
- In a medium pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cooked rice; mix well and cook an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat, stir in green onions and parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra depth, add a splash of hot sauce or serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.