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Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet Recipe

Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet Recipe

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A delightful one-pan meal, this Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet combines a savory blend of shrimp, sausage, and beef with aromatic rice, vegetables, and zesty Cajun seasonings for a comforting and flavorful dish.

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 450 grams ground beef
  • 450 grams ground pork sausage
  • 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed

Grains

  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Liquids

  • 480 milliliters chicken broth (prepared from bouillon)

Vegetables

  • 1.5 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, finely chopped

Pantry Staples

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup plain flour

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning until evenly coated. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and curled into a C-shape. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Introduce ground beef and pork sausage. Sauté, breaking up with a spoon, until meats begin to brown.
  3. Add onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the browning meats. Cook until vegetables are softened and meats are fully browned.
  4. Sprinkle oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne over the mixture. Stir in flour to combine and coat evenly.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Fold in cooked rice, mixing thoroughly. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is heated through and fully coated.
  7. Return seared shrimp to the skillet, gently incorporating with the rice mixture. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a more pronounced savory profile, select high-quality chicken broth and cook rice a day in advance for enhanced texture.

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