One-Pan Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet
This One-Pan Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet is a quick and satisfying meal packed with Cajun flavors, succulent shrimp, and perfectly cooked rice, all in a single pan.
Equipment
- Large, deep skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-sized raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth low-sodium is fine
- 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning or to taste (ensure it's salt-free if using salty broth)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste (like Tabasco or Crystal)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley or green onions chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
- Add long-grain rice, stirring to coat, and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, and hot sauce, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed.
- Gently add shrimp to the rice, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat, let it rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to your preferred spice level. For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.