🍤 Seafood Dirty Rice A flavorful, Cajun-inspired seafood dirty rice loaded with juicy shrimp, savory ground meat, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice. It's hearty, spicy, and packed with flavor! Servings: 4–6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total: 50 minutes 🛒 Ingredients Seafood & Meat 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ lb ground beef or ground sausage 1½ tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter Rice 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed 3 cups chicken or seafood broth Vegetables 1 small onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 green onions, sliced ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Seasoning 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional Salt to taste 👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions 1. Season the shrimp Pat the shrimp dry and season with ½ tsp Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. 2. Cook the shrimp Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and lightly browned. Remove and set aside. 3. Brown the meat Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. 4. Add the vegetables Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. 5. Season everything Add the remaining Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir well so the spices coat the meat and vegetables. 6. Add the rice Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for about 1 minute, allowing it to absorb the flavors. Pour in the chicken or seafood broth and stir. 7. Cook the rice Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–22 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. 8. Add the shrimp Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Gently fold them into the rice and cover for another 2–3 minutes. 9. Finish Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then garnish generously with fresh parsley and green onions. 🔥 Tip for extra flavor For the deep, rich color and flavor shown in your photo, brown the meat well before adding the rice and don't wipe out the skillet. Those browned bits become part of the seasoning for the rice. 📱 Hashtags #SeafoodDirtyRice #DirtyRice #SeafoodRecipes #ShrimpRecipe #ShrimpAndRice — TikTok @i.love.food.1010