WOULD YOU EAT THIS TREMENDOUS 🍤 Shrimp Dirty Rice 🍚? Bring a splash of New Orleans to your dinner table! Perfect for spice lovers and busy weeknights. 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ 1. 1 tbsp olive oil 2. 1 lb ground beef or chicken sausage 3. Salt and pepper to taste 4. 1 bay leaf 5. 1 tbsp butter 6. 1 tsp dried thyme 7. 1 small onion, diced 8. 3 cloves garlic, minced 9. 1 green bell pepper, diced 10. 3 cups chicken broth 11. 1 tsp smoked paprika 12. 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 13. 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 14. 1 celery stalk, diced 15. 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) 16. 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice 17. Hot sauce (optional) 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear and set aside. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Sauté 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. 4. Add ground meat to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat. 5. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Add rice, stirring to coat thoroughly. 6. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. 7. Remove bay leaf, return shrimp to skillet, and stir gently. Season with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce. 8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot. 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 Per serving: Calories: 540, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 25g, Sodium: 1200mg, Fiber: 3g. 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - For a healthier version, use brown rice and adjust cooking time accordingly. - Enhance the heat by adding more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce based on your preference. ⏳ Preparation time 🍰 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes | Serving: 4 #CajunDelight #SpicyShrimpRice #FamilyDinnerIdeas #OnePotMeal #WeeknightDinner