Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a quintessential Southern dish that brings together shrimp, savory meats, and aromatic spices for a cozy and satisfying meal. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will impress your family and guests alike. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, you can adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to any dinner table. Serve it with fresh herbs or your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick and enjoy the comforting warmth of this classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hamburger meat
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, tail off and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broth (chicken or seafood)
- 1.5 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tsp seafood seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper, more to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (for a touch of heat)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Season shrimp with seafood seasoning; sauté in a skillet until curled; set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown hamburger meat and ground pork sausage until cooked through.
- Stir in onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Add spices and sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir while gradually adding broth until thickened.
- Mix in cooked rice; let simmer to absorb flavors.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; mix thoroughly and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg