Here’s a delicious Shrimp Dirty Rice recipe based on your ingredients. Dirty rice is a flavorful Cajun/Creole dish traditionally made with meat, vegetables, and rice. Adding shrimp gives it a tasty seafood twist!
Shrimp Dirty Rice Recipe
Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
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1 lb hamburger meat (ground beef)
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1 lb ground pork sausage (spicy or mild)
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10-12 shrimp, peeled, tail-off, deveined (chopped if large)
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4 cups cooked rice (white or brown, day-old works best)
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2 cups chicken broth (or “Better Than Bouillon” chicken)
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1.5 cups onion & bell pepper mix (diced)
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3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
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1 tsp seafood seasoning (like Old Bay or Cajun seasoning)
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(Optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced
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(Optional) ½ tsp paprika or Cajun seasoning for extra heat
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Meat:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown the ground beef and sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until no pink remains (~6-8 mins). Drain excess fat if needed.
2️⃣ Sauté Vegetables:
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Push meat to one side, add 1 tbsp oil, then sauté onions & bell peppers until soft (~4 mins).
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(Optional) Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Add Shrimp & Seasonings:
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Stir in shrimp and seafood seasoning. Cook until shrimp turns pink (~2-3 mins). Remove mixture and set aside.
4️⃣ Toast the Rice:
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In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and add cooked rice. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins to lightly toast.
5️⃣ Combine & Simmer:
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Return meat and shrimp mixture to the pan. Pour in broth, stirring well.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 mins until liquid is absorbed.
6️⃣ Season & Serve:
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Taste and adjust salt/pepper or extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
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Garnish with green onions or parsley.
Tips:
✔️ For extra flavor, use Andouille sausage instead of plain pork sausage.
✔️ If using uncooked rice, simmer with 3 cups broth until rice is tender (~20 mins).
✔️ Add diced celery for a classic “Holy Trinity” veggie base.
Enjoy your Shrimp Dirty Rice as a hearty one-pot meal! 🍤🍚🔥
