Why This Shrimp Dirty Rice Recipe Never Fails

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground turkey is often more affordable.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber, while white rice is usually less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories, while water is the most economical.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic spice mix

Homemade blends can be tailored for health, while generic mixes are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in rice, ensuring it is coated with the oil and vegetables.

Pour in chicken broth and add cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and remove bay leaves.

Stir in chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

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