Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp
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Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp
Description
The recipe for Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp uses a foundation of brown rice cooked with a chicken bouillon cube, bay leaf, and a blend of spices including cayenne, paprika, and thyme. Meanwhile, diced onions, celery, and green pepper are sautéed in oil along with garlic and a bay leaf to build a flavorful base. Ground beef is browned with salt, black pepper, and additional spices, then shrimp is added towards the end to cook through gently. Once the rice is done, it is combined with the beef and shrimp mixture and garnished with scallions.
This process yields a meal with a mix of tender shrimp and ground beef united by the earthy, chewy texture of brown rice and the sweet warmth of the spices and vegetables. The slow cooking in seasoned broth imbues the rice with depth while the sautéed components provide both color and flavor contrast. The dish works well as a standalone main course, offering protein and grains in a single skillet preparation.
To serve, plate the rice piping hot with the shrimp and beef evenly distributed. This recipe is suitable for making ahead and reheating, as the flavors continue to meld, but the shrimp should be added last minute or just before eating to preserve its tender texture and avoid overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice uncooked
- chicken bouillon cube (Knorr)
- 2 bay leaf divided
- 1/8 cayenne pepper divided
- 1/8 paprika
- 1/8 thyme
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 celery (diced)
- 1 green pepper (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 lb ground beef Laura's lean beef, 96% lean
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 scallions (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with a chicken bouillon, 1 bay leaf and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 each of salt, cayenne, paprika and thyme.
- When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat.
- Add the oil, onions, green pepper, celery, bay leaf and garlic. Sauté on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add beef, salt, black pepper, remaining paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper.
- Sauté until browned, about 10-15 minutes; add shrimp, cover and cook 5 more minutes.
- When the rice is done, toss with beef and shrimp and combine well. Top with scallions and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/3 cups | |
| Calories | 346.5kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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