Hearty Shrimp Dirty Rice (Printer-Friendly)
Satisfying skillet with shrimp, meats, rice, and a blend of Cajun spices and vegetables.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Proteins
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb ground pork sausage
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12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
→ Grains
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4 cups cooked white rice
→ Liquids
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2 cups chicken broth
→ Vegetables
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1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions and bell peppers
→ Pantry Staples
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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3 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning until evenly coated.
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Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and curled. Remove and set aside.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Cook ground beef and pork sausage, breaking up with a spoon, until browned.
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Add onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the meats. Sauté until vegetables soften and meats are fully cooked.
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Sprinkle oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne over the mixture. Stir in flour to coat evenly.
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce.
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Fold cooked rice into the skillet, stirring thoroughly. Continue to simmer 5 minutes until heated through and coated.
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Return shrimp to skillet and gently mix. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For best texture, use freshly cooked or refrigerated, separated leftover rice.