Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Cook the rice and the sautéed meat/vegetables up to a day in advance. Reheat and add shrimp just before serving.

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Absolutely. Just make sure they’re fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.

What’s the difference between dirty rice and jambalaya?

Dirty rice uses ground meat or sausage and is typically cooked separately, while jambalaya simmers all ingredients together like a stew.

Is this recipe spicy?

It has a gentle kick. Adjust cayenne pepper or add hot sauce to taste.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes! Just use a larger skillet and adjust seasoning to taste as you go.

Stacked Shrimp Dirty Rice – Bold Flavor, 1-Pot Wonder!

Name: Stacked Shrimp Dirty Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1½ cups uncooked long-grain or jasmine rice; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; ½ lb ground pork or sausage (optional); 1 onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp cayenne; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp dried thyme; Salt & pepper; Scallions or parsley

Description

Stacked Shrimp Dirty Rice is bold, hearty, and packed with Southern comfort flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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1½ cups uncooked long-grain or jasmine rice

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ lb ground pork or sausage (optional)

1 onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp dried thyme

Salt & pepper

Scallions or parsley

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Instructions

1. Cook rice in chicken broth until fluffy.

2. Heat olive oil and sauté onion, celery, and pepper.

3. Add garlic and optional ground meat; cook through.

4. Add all spices and stir for 1 minute.

5. Add shrimp and cook until pink.

6. Fold in cooked rice.

7. Stack shrimp over rice to serve, garnish.

Notes

Dry your shrimp for better sear.

Use fresh spices for full flavor.

Make ahead by prepping rice and veggies.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 390
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 175mg