Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet is a bold, one-pan Southern dish made with juicy shrimp, vegetables, Cajun seasoning, and day-old rice. It’s smoky, spicy, and packed with savory flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (preferably day-old)
- 1/2 lb Andouille sausage, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken or seafood broth (as needed)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- If using sausage, add it now and cook until lightly browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and mix well. Add a splash of broth to loosen any flavorful bits and keep the mixture moist.
- Cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Day-old rice prevents the dish from becoming mushy.
- Adjust heat level by modifying the Cajun seasoning or adding hot sauce.
- Great with or without sausage—customize to your preference.
- Try adding tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
