Shrimp Dirty Rice 🍤🍚
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef or chicken sausage
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Set aside.
Cook the
Shrimp:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Sauté for
2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and
set aside.
Sauté Vegetables:
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the diced onion,
bell pepper, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the
minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Cook the Ground Meat:
Add the ground be
