Southern Surf and Turf Rice Skillet
This Southern-style surf and turf combines bacon, chicken, and shrimp with a savory combination of rice, tomatoes, and aromatics.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped if large
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced green onion tops (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.6 strips bacon
- Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet and add the butter.2 tbsp butter
- Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper, and cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.1/2 cup chopped celery | 1/2 cup chopped onion | 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- Add the prepared shrimp, chicken, Worcestershire sauce, and tomatoes with their juice to the skillet. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, or just until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.1 pound shrimp | 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Add the rice and crumbled bacon to the skillet and mix thoroughly.2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed; heat through.salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with sliced green onion tops, if desired.sliced green onion tops (optional)
Tip: If the mixture seems dry after the rice is added, stir in a splash of chicken broth, water, or tomato juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 447IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 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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