Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet Delight
This delicious shrimp dirty rice skillet delight is a fantastic dish that's sure to impress. Made with large shrimp, 1/2 lb ground beef, and long-grain rice, it combines great flavors and textures for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with Cajun seasoning, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
- Add the remaining olive oil, onion, celery, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in uncooked rice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toast rice for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked ground beef and shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.