Description
A bold and hearty one-pan Creole-inspired dish featuring juicy shrimp, savory ground meat, and perfectly seasoned rice with vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb ground pork or beef (or turkey)
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (green preferred)
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground meat. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Mix it with the sautéed vegetables.
- Add Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything to coat well.
- Add the cooked rice and a splash of chicken broth. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Nestle shrimp into the rice mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Stir in green onions and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use leftover rice for best texture and to prevent mushiness.
- You can swap shrimp with andouille sausage, chicken, or tofu for variety.
- Add peas, corn, or diced tomatoes for extra veggies.
- To spice it up, add jalapeño or hot sauce.