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a plate of shrimp and rice, louisiana style

Louisiana Shrimp and Rice Skillet

Diana
Looking for a simple and tasty dinner idea? Try this skillet shrimp and rice recipe. It's quick, easy, and bursting with flavor!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 305
Course Shrimp
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Add the shrimp, mushrooms, parsley, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 5 minutes longer or until the shrimp is pink.
  • Spoon the shrimp and rice into a serving dish and garnish with the green onion tops.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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