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Louisiana Shrimp and Rice Skillet

a plate of shrimp and rice, louisiana style

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Looking for a simple and tasty dinner idea? Try this skillet shrimp and rice recipe. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups raw long-grain rice
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can or jar (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons green onion tops

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the broth and Tabasco; bring to a boil. Stir. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  2. Add the shrimp, mushrooms, parsley, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5 minutes longer or until the shrimp is pink.
  3. Spoon the shrimp and rice into a serving dish and garnish with the green onion tops.