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Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp

A healthier twist on a Cajun classic, the addition of shrimp turns this "dirty brown rice" into a fabulous main dish. I'd like to think of this as a Cajun shrimp fried rice. With Mardi Gras ending tomorrow, I thought this would be the perfect timing to share this recipe from the archives because I LOVE this dish!

Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 3465 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • chicken bouillon cube (Knorr)
  • 2 bay leaves (divided)
  • 1/8 + 1/4 tsp cayenne (divided)
  • 1/8 + 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 + 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 celery (diced)
  • 1 green pepper (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 lb 96% lean ground beef (Laura's lean beef)
  • salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 scallions (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat.
  3. Add the oil, onions, green pepper, celery, bay leaf and garlic. Sauté on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add beef, salt, black pepper, remaining paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper.
  5. Sauté until browned, about 10-15 minutes; add shrimp, cover and cook 5 more minutes.
  6. When the rice is done, toss with beef and shrimp and combine well. Top with scallions and serve.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3465

% 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.