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Southern Surf and Turf Rice Skillet

rice, shrimp, and chicken dish on a plate

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This Southern-style surf and turf rice pilaf recipe is a delicious main dish. Great with garlic bread or crusty rolls!

Ingredients

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  • 6 strips bacon
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped if large
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 can (14.6 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • sliced green onion tops, for garnish, optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.

     

  2. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet and add the butter.

     

  3. Place the skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.

     

  4. Add the shrimp, chicken, Worcestershire sauce, and tomatoes to the skillet. Cook the mixture for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.

     

  5. Add the rice and crumbled bacon to the skillet and mix thoroughly.

     

  6. Add salt and pepper to taste; heat through.

     

  7. Garnish with sliced green onion tops, if desired.