Description
Shrimp Dirty Rice is a quintessential Southern dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. This hearty one-pot meal features plump shrimp, savory ground meats, and aromatic vegetables all mingled with seasoned rice. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a casual weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress with its rich, comforting flavors. With minimal cleanup required and the ability to customize ingredients based on your preferences, Shrimp Dirty Rice is not just easy to make but also a delight to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb hamburger meat
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 10–12 shrimp (tail-off, deveined)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broth (chicken recommended)
- 1.5 cups chopped onions and bell peppers
- 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
Instructions
- Season shrimp with seafood seasoning. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until curled. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and brown hamburger meat and ground sausage until fully cooked.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in seasonings.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture while stirring; gradually add broth and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cooked rice and allow it to absorb flavors for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in the shrimp before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg