Savory Shrimp Dirty Rice with Bell Peppers & Spice Delight
This Shrimp Dirty Rice with Bell Peppers & Spice is a flavorful, quick, and nutritious dish perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- large saucepan
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 2 cups long-grain rice rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a lighter option
For the Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
For the Freshness
- ¼ cup chopped bell peppers any color
- 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by rinsing 2 cups of long-grain rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, gently fold in ¼ cup of chopped bell peppers and 1 pound of peeled, deveined shrimp.
- Once the shrimp are cooked through and the rice is tender, fluff the rice gently and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best experience, serve your Shrimp Dirty Rice with Bell Peppers & Spice immediately after fluffing for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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