• On Oct, 09, 2024
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346.5 Cals 28 Protein 44 Carbs 6 Fats
TOTAL TIME:
45 mins
YIELD:5 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:American
A healthier twist on a Cajun classic, the addition of shrimp turns this “dirty brown rice” into a fabulous main dish. I”d like to think of this as a Cajun shrimp fried rice. With Mardi Gras ending tomorrow, I thought this would be the perfect timing to share this recipe from the archives because I LOVE this dish!
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
chicken bouillon cube, Knorr
2 bay leaves, divided
1/8 + 1/4 tsp cayenne, divided
1/8 + 1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 + 1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp oil
1 onion, diced
2 celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb 96% lean ground beef, Laura’s lean beef
salt and fresh pepper, to taste
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 scallions, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with a chicken bouillon, 1 bay leaf and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 each of salt, cayenne, paprika and thyme.
When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat.
Add the oil, onions, green pepper, celery, bay leaf and garlic. Sauté on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add beef, salt, black pepper, remaining paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper.
Sauté until browned, about 10-15 minutes; add shrimp, cover and cook 5 more minutes.
When the rice is done, toss with beef and shrimp and combine well. Top with scallions and serve.
Serving: 11/3 cups, Calories: 346.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 151mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 1gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:9Purple Smart Points:1Points +:9