Shrimp Dirty Rice Skillet: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and unique take on the classic dirty rice recipe, featuring shrimp and turkey bacon for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until soft.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Mix in the cooked turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper.