Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with Christmas Shrimp Dirty Rice, a dish that combines succulent shrimp and flavorful rice infused with Cajun spices. This vibrant and aromatic recipe is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, promising to be a crowd-pleaser at any table. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making it an unforgettable meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Finely chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in bell peppers followed by uncooked rice. Cook until the rice is coated in butter and slightly golden.
- Add Cajun seasoning and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- Fold in shrimp carefully and cook until they turn pink and opaque (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped green onions, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg