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Shrimp Dirty Rice Recipe

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A flavorful and spicy Shrimp Dirty Rice recipe featuring tender sautéed shrimp, ground pork sausage, and aromatic Cajun-seasoned vegetables mixed with long grain white rice, perfect for a comforting Southern-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Meat

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb ground pork sausage

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Pantry Items and Spices

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the shrimp until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Brown the Sausage: In the same skillet, add the ground pork sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and develop flavor.
  4. Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
  5. Toast the Rice: Add the long grain white rice to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice becomes lightly golden and fragrant.
  6. Simmer the Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
  7. Combine and Finish: Stir the cooked shrimp and fresh parsley into the rice mixture. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve: Serve the shrimp dirty rice hot, with optional hot sauce on the side for added spice.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh parsley instead of dried.
  • You can substitute ground pork sausage with Andouille sausage for a more authentic Cajun taste.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.
  • Make sure to toast the rice in the skillet to enhance its nuttiness before simmering.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad for a complete meal.

Keywords: Shrimp Dirty Rice, Cajun Shrimp, Spicy Rice with Shrimp, Southern Cuisine, Cajun Recipe, Shrimp Sausage Rice

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