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Southern Surf and Turf Rice Skillet

Diana
This Southern-style surf and turf rice pilaf recipe is a delicious main dish. Great with garlic bread or crusty rolls!
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Servings 4 to 6 servings
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Course One Pot Meals, Rice
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

  • Cook the bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
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  • Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet and add the butter.
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  • Place the skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
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  • 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.
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  • Add the rice and crumbled bacon to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
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  • Add salt and pepper to taste; heat through.
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  • Garnish with sliced green onion tops, if desired.
Keyword chicken, rice pilaf, shrimp, surf and turf
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