Seafood Dirty Rice: Indulgent Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious blend of seafood, turkey bacon, and chicken ham in a flavorful dirty rice dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery to the pot, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the rice and cook for a few minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken ham and shrimp, cooking until the shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in Cajun seasoning before cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.