Shrimp Dirty Rice
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish combining spicy shrimp with seasoned rice and vegetables for a hearty, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce on the side.